Multi Skilled Engineering Chargehand

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. 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, sustainable construction, and natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions that contribute essential properties to customers’ products and performance.

As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes and supports its customers in their decarbonisation efforts. Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

Multi‑Skilled Engineering Chargehand – Imerys Minerals Ltd., Par Drying and Milling Centre Complex – Par Harbour – Par – Cornwall – PL24 2BP

Full salary for the role £45,325.25 pa including shift and Chargehand payment and when all skills for the role can be met. The Chargehand payment of £2,868.07 pa is added following initial training and ability to work independently has been demonstrated. Starting pay £40,161.10 – £42,457.18 (including shift pay) depending on skills and experience.

Hours of work: 38.5 per week, 12‑hour day shifts across a 2‑week rotating shift pattern:
Day Shift – Week 1: 7 am – 7 pm (Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun – Wed & Thu off)
Week 2: 7 pm – 7 am (Wed & Thu – Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat & Sun off)

Every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people, and we strive to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We support continuous learning, improvement and innovation, allowing individuals to tap into their full potential and access a wealth of career and development opportunities.

Join our experienced team to carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance, repairs and breakdown resolutions on fixed plant equipment.

• Carry out planned and preventive maintenance and diagnostics on a wide range of fixed plant equipment
• Maintain maintenance reporting and handover to relevant stakeholders
• Assist with planning and support of planned work, including material ordering and scaffolding arrangements
• Ensure the site is compliant with maintenance to the regulatory control systems
• Liaise and cooperate with cross‑site and functional engineers to prioritise work
• Use SAP system to book out spares, close work orders and source materials
• Work safely in compliance with Imerys safe working rules and guidance
• Play a leading part in increasing plant OEE performance by delivering PPM, reacting quickly to unplanned downtime improving efficiencies
• Maintain a safety and environmental focus as the first consideration
• Communicate effectively and work well in a small team
• Be willing to undertake further training as required

The role will include working from height and in confined spaces.

• Equivalent of 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays (pro rata for shift workers)
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Company Sick Pay
• Car salary sacrifice scheme
• Discounts on external retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Medical insurance plan

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the wellbeing of our people:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP
• Flu and Eye care vouchers
• Enhanced family‑friendly policies
• Menopause Support
• Private Medical Health Plan

• Inde‑trued or Advanced Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance or equivalent – or be cross‑skilled from electrical to mechanical engineering maintenance
• High level of health, safety and environmental knowledge and awareness
• Legally able to drive in the UK
• ONC/HNC qualification an advantage
• Good IT skills
• Experience of welding (training can be provided)
• Knowledge of 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Assessments, KPI’s and PPM preferred
• Mobile plant certification such as Forklift, Telehandler, Work Platforms preferred

Full time, Permanent

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IMERYS is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.