Mechanical Fitter
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Imerys · Heathfield, UKPrepare for this interview
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Responsibilities
- Mechanical maintenance & breakdown response
- Carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on fixed plant, including mills, conveyors, fans, filters and packaging systems
- Fault finding and resolving mechanical issues to minimise downtime
- Supporting installation, commissioning and modification of equipment
- Planning & site coordination
- Working with Plant Supervisors to plan access, shutdowns and maintenance activities
- Ordering and managing spares to support planned work
- Recording work completed and contributing to root cause analysis
- Safety, quality & compliance
- Working in line with Imerys Safe Working Rules and site procedures
- Maintaining clean, safe and organised work areas
- Supporting compliance with EHSQ requirements at all times
- What Good Looks Like
- This role will suit someone who:
- Enjoys hands‑on mechanical work in an industrial environment
- Takes ownership of plant reliability and maintenance standards
- Works safely, methodically and with attention to detail
- Communicates well and works effectively as part of a small, practical team
- Is comfortable reacting to breakdowns and prioritising work under pressure
Requirements
- Essential
- Mechanical fitting experience within an industrial or processing environment
- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent apprenticeship)
- Experience carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown repairs
- Strong health, safety and environmental awareness
- Valid license to drive in the UK
- Desirable
- Experience with packaging systems
- Mobile plant or access certification (e.g. forklift, work platforms)
- Welding experience (training can be provided)
- Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
- Why Imerys?
- At Imerys, our people are central to how we operate safely and responsibly. You'll be joining a business that values practical engineering skills, supports development and offers stable, long‑term careers in industrial maintenance .
- If you're looking for a site‑based mechanical role with responsibility, variety and strong team support , this is an excellent opportunity.
- Position Type
- Full time and
- Permanent
- Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:
- recruiting.support@ imerys.com
- PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
- To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.
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Benefits
Additional Information
The Company Imerys is the world's leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers' products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA. The Position Mechanical Fitter Job Summary Mechanical Fitter - Multi skilled Location: Newton Abbot , Devon Salary: up to £33,115.61 DOE Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Full-time, Permanent
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