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
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension, life cover and income protection
- Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
- Enhanced family leave and carers’ leave
- Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes
- Employee recognition awards and long‑term development opportunities
About the Role
We’re looking for a Mechanical Fitter to join our Ball Clays Engineering team at Heathfield. This is a hands‑on, site‑based role providing mechanical support to fixed plant and processing equipment across the Devon Ball Clays operations. You’ll play a key part in maintaining plant availability through planned preventive maintenance, breakdown response, and continuous improvement work.
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.
- 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.
Qualifications
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.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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.
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