Mechanical Fitter

The Mechanical Fitter responsible for planned and reactive maintenance of fixed plant equipment across the Devon Ball Clays operations, ensuring maximum plant reliability and minimal downtime. Working closely with supervisors and the maintenance team, you'll support fault finding, equipment installations, maintenance planning and continuous improvement projects while maintaining high health, safety and environmental standards.

Client Details

Imerys is the world's leading supplier of mineral-based speciality solutions for industry. Our expertise in applications, material science and innovation enables us to deliver essential properties that improve customer products and performance. We promote responsible development, environmentally friendly processes and support our customers in their sustainability and decarbonisation efforts.

Description

Mechanical maintenance & breakdown response

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• Carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on fixed plant, including mills, conveyors, fans, filters and packaging systems
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• Fault finding and resolving mechanical issues to minimise downtime
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• Supporting installation, commissioning and modification of equipment
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Planning & site coordination

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• Working with Plant Supervisors to plan access, shutdowns and maintenance activities
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• Ordering and managing spares to support planned work
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• Recording work completed and contributing to root cause analysis
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Safety, quality & compliance

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• Working in line with Imerys Safe Working Rules and site procedures
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• Maintaining clean, safe and organised work areas
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• Supporting compliance with EHSQ requirements at all times
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Profile

Essential

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• Mechanical fitting experience within an industrial or processing environment
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• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent apprenticeship)
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• Experience carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown repairs
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• Strong health, safety and environmental awareness
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• Valid license to drive in the UK
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Desirable

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• Experience with packaging systems
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• Mobile plant or access certification (e.g. forklift, work platforms)
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• Welding experience (training can be provided)
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• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP)
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This role will suit someone who:

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• Enjoys hands-on mechanical work in an industrial environment
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• Takes ownership of plant reliability and maintenance standards
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• Works safely, methodically and with attention to detail
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• Communicates well and works effectively as part of a small, practical team
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• Is comfortable reacting to breakdowns and prioritising work under pressure
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Job Offer

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• Location: Newton Abbot , Devon
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• Salary: up to £33,115.61 DOE
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• Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week
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• Full-time, Permanent
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• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
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• Pension, life cover and income protection
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• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
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• Enhanced family leave and carers' leave
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• Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes
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• Employee recognition awards and long-term development opportunities
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If you're interested in this role, apply now.