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Multi-Skilled Engineering Chargehand

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imerys logoImerys · Cornwall, UK
ContractOn-site1w ago
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Responsibilities

  • Maintenance & Breakdown Response
  • Delivering planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive breakdown support
  • Diagnosing, fault‑finding and resolving mechanical and electrical issues to minimise downtime
  • Providing support via call‑out system to other sites, where required (this is only applicable to your working days and during your shift)
  • Planning & Coordination
  • Working from a structured PPM schedule while adapting to operational priorities
  • Maintaining and contributing to a shared, prioritised maintenance plan
  • Supporting shutdown planning, including task sequencing, material ordering and contractor coordination (e.g. scaffolding)
  • Recording work completed, completing handovers and closing work orders via SAP
  • Safety, Quality & Compliance
  • Working in line with Imerys Safe Working Rules and site procedures
  • Using safe systems of work, risk assessments and permits at all times
  • Leading by example on health, safety and environmental standards
  • Supporting site compliance with regulatory and control systems
  • What good looks like
  • This role will suit someone who:
  • Enjoys working in a hands‑on, industrial maintenance environment
  • Is comfortable taking ownership and making decisions on shift
  • Works safely, methodically and with a strong attention to detail
  • Can balance planned work with reactive demands through effective triage
  • Communicates well and works collaboratively with production and engineering teams

Requirements

  • Essential
  • Completed indentured apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
  • Multi‑skilled capability with either:
  • Mechanical bias with strong electrical competency , or
  • Electrical bias with strong mechanical competency
  • Proven experience maintaining fixed proces

Benefits

At Imerys, engineering roles are about more than fixing equipment - they're about working safely, taking ownership of reliability, and supporting critical industrial operations.In return for your skills and experience, you'll receive:Competitive base salary with shift pay and Chargehand allowance19 days holiday a year plus bank holidaysPension, life cover and income protectionPrivate medical insurance and wellbeing supportEnhanced family leave and carers' leaveCycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemesEmployee recognition awards and long‑term development opportunitiesYou'll also benefit from a 6‑week structured induction , ongoing technical training and development, and support to further broaden your multi‑skilled capability.About our opportunityWe're looking for a Multi‑Skilled Engineering Chargehand to join our Engineering team at the Rocks Dryer site .Working closely with Operations, Engineering colleagues and external contractors, you'll also take on Chargehand responsibilities including coordination of work, handovers, and supporting shutdown planning and site compliance.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 Multi-Skilled Engineering Chargehand Job Summary Multi‑Skilled Engineering Chargehand Location : Rocks, St Austell, Cornwall Salary: £43,653.39 - £46,806.66 per annum (including shift allowance), DOE When all skills for the role can be met and the ability to work independently has been demonstrated, a Charge Hand payment of £2,958.80 pa is added following initial training. Hours : Average 38.5 hours per week (74 shift pattern - days & nights) Contract : Full‑time, Permanent

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