Multi-Skilled Fitter – ( Mechanical bias)

Multi-Skilled Fitter – ( Mechanical bias)

Location: Fal Valley Refinery, Central Cornwall

Salary: up to £36,993.56 DOE

Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm (37.5 hours)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Reporting to: Site Engineer

What we offer

At Imerys, maintenance roles are about more than keeping plant running — they’re about working safely, improving reliability, and being part of a team that takes pride in what it does.

In return for your skills and experience, you’ll receive:

• Competitive base salary
• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension, life cover and income protection
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes
• Enhanced family leave
• Recognition awards and long-term development opportunities

You’ll also be supported with training and additional qualifications, including chemical and safety training where required.

About our opportunity

We’re looking for a Mechanical Multi-Skilled Fitter to join our Refining maintenance team at Fal Valley Refinery.

This is a hands-on role within a fixed-plant industrial environment, delivering planned, preventive and reactive maintenance across mechanical, electrical and instrumentation disciplines.

You’ll work closely with engineering, maintenance and operations colleagues, supporting equipment reliability, installations and process improvements — all while operating to high standards of safety, quality and environmental compliance.

It’s well suited to someone who enjoys practical work, takes pride in fault-finding and problem-solving, and wants to continue developing their skills in a supportive, experienced team.

What you’ll be doing

Maintenance & fault finding

• Carrying out corrective, breakdown and preventive maintenance on fixed plant and associated systems (including pipework)
• Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical faults, with exposure to electrical and instrumentation systems
• Supporting equipment installations and process modifications

Compliance & safety

• Working in line with Imerys Safe Working Rules, procedures and guidance
• Maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards
• Ensuring safe, clean and hazard-free work areas at all times

Teamworking & site support

• Providing engineering support across maintenance and operations activities
• Working comfortably in environments involving work at height and confined spaces
• Contributing positively to a collaborative, practical site culture

What good looks like

This role will suit someone who:

• Is confident working hands-on in industrial environments
• Takes ownership of safety and compliance
• Approaches problems methodically and practically
• Is reliable, resilient and comfortable taking feedback
• Enjoys being part of a close-knit, collaborative team

What you’ll bring

Essential

• Mechanical fitting experience in an industrial or process environment
• NVQ Level 3 in Multiskilled Engineering (or willingness to work towards this)
• Knowledge of pumping and processing systems
• Strong health, safety and environmental awareness
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• Electrical and/or instrumentation competency
• Industrial, mining, refining or heavy manufacturing experience
• Welding experience (MMA / MIG; TIG advantageous)

Why Imerys?

At Imerys, our people are critical to how we operate safely, responsibly and efficiently. You’ll join a business that values experience, supports development and gives you the opportunity to build a long-term career in industrial engineering.

If you’re looking for a stable, practical role with variety, responsibility and clear technical development, this is an excellent opportunity.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Pay: Up to £36,993.56 per year

Benefits:

• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 11376