Mechanical​/Centrifuge Team Chargehand

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