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Electrical/instrument engineer

Plymouth
Imerys
Engineer
Posted: 14 September
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The Company

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 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.


The Position

Location: Imerys – Herreschoff Kilns Site, Lee Moor Plympton, Devon, PL7 5JP
Salary: Up to £37,407.03 per annum depending on qualification, skills and experience
Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week, Monday to Friday 7:30am – 3:30pm


Job Summary

Electrical/Instrumentation Engineer


Why work for Imerys

At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.


The job role

An excellent opportunity has come up at our Herreschoff Kiln site, which produces soft calcined kaolin using continuous multiple hearth calciner technology. This site produces two products - Polestar 200P and Polestar 200R serving high value Pharmaceutical Rubber, Polymers, Paints and Plastic Markets.

You will be responsible for providing electrical, instrumentation, control and automation knowledge and support to maximise plant and equipment availability via planned, scheduled routine and reactive maintenance, to maintain the Plant to the highest possible standard.


The Main Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

* Optimise current equipment, identify potential improvements and support/lead the implementation.
* Carry out repairs and maintenance whilst working safely
* Provide engineering support for other maintenance & installation activities
* Ensure the preventative maintenance plan is carried out at the site on time in full
* Ensure all work areas are clean and free from hazards
* Ability to calibrate and diagnose faults on instrumentation systems


What’s in it for you?

* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
* Generous Pension Plan
* Life Assurance
* Income Protection
* Company Sick Pay
* Car salary sacrifice scheme
* Discounts on external retailers
* Cycle to work scheme


Wellbeing

* Employee Assistance Programme
* Virtual GP
* Flu and Eye care vouchers
* Enhanced – family friendly policies
* Menopause Support


You Will

* Have an Advanced Modern Apprenticeship NVQ & BTec Level 3, (or equivalent) in Electrical Maintenance Engineering
* Have experience of industrial electrical, control and instrumentation systems (valves, sensors, probes, and control circuits)
* Have proven experience of fault finding, diagnostic and problem-solving skills
* Have a background of working within a chemical or oil refinery industry or heavy production / manufacturing/ process environment
* Have good level of IT skills with previous experience of working on a Computerised Maintenance Management System
* Legally able to drive in the UK


How to apply

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on 01952 281924.

Position Type
Full time and Permanent

EEO 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, color, 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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