Cross-Skilled Engineer

Michael Page (UK); Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life cover

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice schemes

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Imerys Minerals Ltd in Cliffe Vale, Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a hands-on maintenance engineer to keep plant running and support continuous improvement.

You'll perform planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment, troubleshoot faults quickly, and work with a multi-skilled engineering team to reduce downtime while ensuring safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• Engineering experience in an industrial/manufacturing environment.
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent apprenticeship).
• Experience with planned maintenance and breakdown response.
• Strong commitment to health & safety.
• Valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Fault finding and resolving issues quickly to reduce downtime.
• Working on pumps, motors, conveyors, fans, filters and mills.
• Identifying root causes of breakdowns and helping prevent repeat issues.
• Recording work and contributing to continuous improvement.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Health & safety

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent apprenticeship

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Join Imerys Minerals Ltd in Cliffe Vale, Stoke-on-Trent.

Opportunity to grow within a company committed to continuous improvement.

About Our Client

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.

Job Description

Keeping the plant running

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical equipment
• Fault finding and resolving issues quickly to reduce downtime
• Working on a range of plant including pumps, motors, conveyors, fans, filters and mills
• Improving performance
• Supporting equipment upgrades, installations and improvement projects
• Identifying root causes of breakdowns and helping prevent repeat issues
• Recording work and contributing to continuous improvement

Planning & teamwork

• Coordinating with supervisors to plan maintenance and shutdown work
• Making sure parts and resources are available when needed
• Working collaboratively within a close-knit engineering team
• Working safely
• Following Imerys safety standards, permits and procedures
• Completing risk assessments and maintaining safe working practices
• Keeping work areas clean, organised and compliant

The Successful Applicant

Essential

• Engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent apprenticeship)
• Experience with planned maintenance and breakdown response
• Strong commitment to health & safety
• Valid license to drive in the UK

Desirable

• Multi-skilled experience across mechanical and electrical systems
• Mobile plant licences (e.g. forklift, MEWP, telehandler)
• Welding or fabrication skills
• Confined space training
• Experience using ERP systems such as SAP

What good looks like

• Enjoys hands-on, problem-solving engineering work
• Has a multi-skilled mindset (mechanical + electrical awareness)
• Takes pride in reliability and efficiency
• Performs well under pressure and reacts quickly to breakdowns
• Works well in a team and takes ownership of tasks

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £35,457.87 DOE with additional earning potential (shift, standby & overtime)
• Location: Cliffe Vale, Stoke-on-Trent
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week
• Contract: Full-time, Permanent
• 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
• Pension, life cover and income protection
• Private medical insurance & wellbeing support
• Enhanced family leave and carers' leave
• Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes
• Recognition awards and genuine career progression opportunities