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Mechanical MultiSkilled Fitter (Mining)

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imerys logoImerys · Cornwall, UK
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Responsibilities

  • Maintenance & fault finding
  • Carrying out corrective, breakdown and preventive maintenance on mining fixed plant
  • Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical faults, with electrical and instrumentation exposure
  • Working on largescale conveyors, pumping systems and processing equipment
  • Installations & improvements
  • Supporting the installation of new equipment
  • Assisting with process modifications and improvement projects
  • Providing engineering support across site maintenance activities
  • Safety, quality & compliance
  • Working in line with Imerys Safe Working Rules, procedures and Local Management Rules
  • Maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards
  • Applying strong HSE and Quarry / Mining regulations awareness
  • Ensuring work areas remain clean, safe and hazard free
  • Teamworking & site environment
  • Working outdoors in an industrial mining environment
  • Collaborating with engineering, maintenance and operational teams
  • Carrying out work at height and occasional confined space activities
  • What good looks like
  • This role will suit someone who:
  • Is comfortable working outdoors in physically demanding environments
  • Takes ownership of safety and compliance
  • Approaches problems practically and methodically
  • Works well within a small, closeknit team
  • Is resilient, reliable and open to learning and feedback

Requirements

  • Essential
  • Mechanical fitting experience in mining, quarrying or heavy industrial environments
  • NVQ Level 3 in Multiskilled Engineering (or willingness to achieve)
  • Knowledge of conveyors, pumps and processing equipment
  • Strong health, safety and environmental awareness
  • Be allowed to drive in UK
  • Desirable
  • Welding experience (MMA / MIG)
  • Experience working with large steel structures
  • Background in aggregates, quarrying or heavy manufacturing
  • Why Imerys?
  • At Imerys, our people are key to operating safely and sustainably. You'll be part of a business that
  • values practical expertise, teamwork and continuous improvement - and offers longterm stability
  • within the mining sector.
  • If you're looking for a handson engineering role with variety, responsibility and strong development
  • support, this is a great opportunity to build your career with Imerys.
  • 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

Benefits

At Imerys, our maintenance teams play a vital role in keeping largescale mining operations runningsafely, efficiently and responsibly.In return, we offer:Competitive base salary aligned to experience and grade25 days' annual leave plus bank holidaysPension, life assurance and income protectionPrivate medical insurance and wellbeing supportCycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemesEnhanced family leaveRecognition awards and long term development opportunitiesYou'll also be supported with ongoing training and additional qualifications, helping you growyour skills and progress your career within mining and heavy industry.About our opportunityWe're looking for a Mechanical MultiSkilled Fitter to join our mining maintenance team acrosssites in Central Cornwall.This is a practical, outdoor role focused on maintaining and improving large fixedplant miningequipment, including large scale conveyors, pumps, screens and steel structures. You'll be involvedin planned, preventive and reactive maintenance, as well as supporting installations and processimprovement projects.Working as part of a small, closeknit team, you'll play an important part in ensuring assets operatesafely, reliably and in line with Imerys health, safety, environmental and quality standards.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys handson work, faultfinding across disciplines and workingin a challenging outdoor environment.Health insurance

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 MultiSkilled Fitter (Mining) Job Summary Mechanical MultiSkilled Fitter (Mining) Location : Central Cornwall Salary: £36,225.71 DOE Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:00pm (37.5 hours) Contract: Fulltime, Permanent Reporting to : Site Engineer

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