Multi-Skilled Fitter Mechanical bias

Position: Multi-Skilled Fitter – ( Mechanical bias)
Multi‑Skilled Fitter (Mechanical Bias)

Location:

Fal Valley Refinery, Central Cornwall
Salary: up to £36,993.56 DOE

Hours:

Monday–Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm (37.5 hours)

Contract:

Full-time, Permanent
Reporting to:
Site Engineer

What we offer

At Imerys, maintenance roles are about more than keeping plant running — they focus on safety, reliability and teamwork.

In return, you will receive:

* Competitive base salary

* 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

* Pension, life cover and income protection

* Private medical insurance and wellbeing support

* Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes

* Enhanced family leave

* Recognition awards and development opportunities

You will also receive ongoing training, including chemical and safety-related qualifications where required.

About the role

We are looking for a Mechanical Multi‑Skilled Fitter to join our Refining maintenance team at Fal Valley Refinery.

This is a hands-on role within a fixed plant environment, supporting maintenance, fault finding and continuous improvement activities. You will work closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure plant reliability and safe working practices.

What you’ll be doing

Maintenance and fault finding

* Carry out planned, preventative and reactive maintenance on plant equipment

* Diagnose and repair mechanical faults

* Support equipment installations and modifications

Safety and compliance

* Follow site safety rules and maintenance procedures

* Maintain safe, clean and organised working areas

* Support compliance with quality and environmental standards

Teamwork and site support

* Provide engineering support across site operations

* Work safely at height and in confined spaces where required

* Contribute to a collaborative team environment

What you’ll bring

Essential:

* Mechanical fitting experience in an industrial or process environment

* NVQ Level 3 (or willingness to work towards)

* Knowledge of plant, pumping or processing systems

* Strong health and safety awareness

* Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

* Electrical or instrumentation knowledge

* Experience in heavy industry, mining or refining

* Welding skills (MMA, MIG or TIG)

Why Imerys

Imerys offers stable, long-term careers within a global industrial environment. You will be supported in developing your technical skills while working as part of an experienced and collaborative engineering team