Job Summary
Mechanical MultiSkilled Fitter (Mining)
Location: Central Cornwall
Salary: £36,225.71 DOE
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm (37.5 hours)
Contract: Fulltime, Permanent
Reporting to: Site Engineer
What we offer
At Imerys, our maintenance teams play a vital role in keeping largescale mining operations running
safely, efficiently and responsibly.
In return, we offer:
* Competitive base salary aligned to experience and grade
* 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
* Pension, life assurance 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 ongoing training and additional qualifications, helping you grow
your skills and progress your career within mining and heavy industry.
About our opportunity
We’re looking for a Mechanical MultiSkilled Fitter to join our mining maintenance team across
sites in Central Cornwall.
This is a practical, outdoor role focused on maintaining and improving large fixedplant mining
equipment, including large scale conveyors, pumps, screens and steel structures. You’ll be involved
in planned, preventive and reactive maintenance, as well as supporting installations and process
improvement projects.
Working as part of a small, closeknit team, you’ll play an important part in ensuring assets operate
safely, reliably and in line with Imerys health, safety, environmental and quality standards.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys handson work, faultfinding across disciplines and working
in a challenging outdoor environment.
What you’ll be doing
Maintenance & fault finding
* Carrying out corrective, breakdown and preventive maintenance on mining fixed plant
* Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical faults, with electrical and instrumentation exposure
* Working on largescale conveyors, pumping systems and processing equipment
Installations & improvements
* Supporting the installation of new equipment
* Assisting with process modifications and improvement projects
* Providing engineering support across site maintenance activities
Safety, quality & compliance
* Working in line with Imerys Safe Working Rules, procedures and Local Management Rules
* Maintaining compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 standards
* Applying strong HSE and Quarry / Mining regulations awareness
* Ensuring work areas remain clean, safe and hazard free
Teamworking & site environment
* Working outdoors in an industrial mining environment
* Collaborating with engineering, maintenance and operational teams
* Carrying out work at height and occasional confined space activities
What good looks like
This role will suit someone who:
* Is comfortable working outdoors in physically demanding environments
* Takes ownership of safety and compliance
* Approaches problems practically and methodically
* Works well within a small, closeknit team
* Is resilient, reliable and open to learning and feedback
What you’ll bring
Essential
* Mechanical fitting experience in mining, quarrying or heavy industrial environments
* NVQ Level 3 in Multiskilled Engineering (or willingness to achieve)
* Knowledge of conveyors, pumps and processing equipment
* Strong health, safety and environmental awareness
* Be allowed to drive in UK
Desirable
* Welding experience (MMA / MIG)
* Experience working with large steel structures
* Background in aggregates, quarrying or heavy manufacturing
Why Imerys?
At Imerys, our people are key to operating safely and sustainably. You’ll be part of a business that
values practical expertise, teamwork and continuous improvement — and offers longterm stability
within the mining sector.
If you’re looking for a handson engineering role with variety, responsibility and strong development
support, this is a great opportunity to build your career with Imerys.
Position Type
Full time
and
Permanent