Mechanical / Centrifuge Team Chargehand
Location: St Austell, Cornwall
Salary: £37,002.70 – £39,459.80 DOE + £3,156.05 allowance
Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hours
What we offer
* Competitive salary
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Pension, life assurance, income protection
* Private medical insurance
* Enhanced family policies
* Wellbeing support and EAP
* Career development and training
About the role
We are recruiting a Mechanical / Centrifuge Chargehand to support maintenance of centrifuges, grinders and plant equipment at Drinnick Stores.
This is a hands-on leadership role focused on maintenance, reliability and safety.
Responsibilities
* Carry out planned and reactive maintenance
* Diagnose faults on plant equipment
* Support breakdown response
* Supervise a small engineering team
* Coordinate contractors and site activities
* Support installation and improvement projects
* Manage work orders and maintenance records (SAP)
* Ensure compliance with HSE and site procedures
Requirements
Essential:
* NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering
* Industrial maintenance experience
* Strong fault-finding skills
* Experience with SAP or similar system
* Strong safety awareness
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable:
* Experience with centrifuges or similar equipment
* Supervisory experience
* Welding skills
Why Imerys
Imerys offers long-term career opportunities within a global industrial environment, with strong focus on safety, development and operational excellence