Cross-Skilled Engineer

imerys; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Pension

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Salary sacrifice schemes

Recognition awards

Career progression

Job summary

Imerys in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Multi-Skilled Engineer to keep the processing plant running safely, reliably and efficiently. You will work across mechanical and electrical systems, carrying out planned maintenance and responding to breakdowns to minimise downtime.

The role offers a hands-on environment with opportunities to upgrade equipment, contribute to continuous improvement, and enjoy a stable full-time contract with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on engineering experience in an industrial/machinery environment.
• Experience with planned maintenance and rapid breakdown response.
• Ability to work across mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Keeping the plant running with planned and reactive maintenance.
• Fault finding and quick issue resolution to minimise downtime.
• Support plant upgrades and continuous improvement projects.

Skills

Multi-skilled engineer

Mechanical & electrical

Preventive maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Education

NVQ Level 3

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Company

Imerys is the world's leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers' products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

Imerys is listed on Euronext Paris (France) with the ticker symbol NK.PA.

The Position

Cross-Skilled Engineer

Job Summary

Multi-Skilled Engineer (Cross-Skilled)

Location: Cliffe Vale, Stoke-on-Trent

Salary: up to £35,457.87 DOE

Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

What we offer

At Imerys, our engineering roles are about more than maintenance - they're about keeping critical operations moving safely, reliably and efficiently.

• Competitive salary with additional earning potential (shift, standby & overtime)
• 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

About the role

We're looking for a Multi-Skilled Engineer to join our team at Cliffe Vale, Stoke-on-Trent.

This is a hands-on, varied role where no two days are the same. You'll be working across both mechanical and electrical systems, helping to keep our processing plant running at optimum performance.

You'll play a key role in delivering planned maintenance, responding to breakdowns quickly and effectively, and supporting plant upgrades and improvement projects.

What you'll be doing

• 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

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 you'll bring

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

Why Imerys?

At Imerys, you're not just joining a company - you're building a long-term engineering career in a business that invests in its people.

You'll benefit from stable, secure employment, a supportive team environment, opportunities to develop your skills, and a role where your work has a real impact on site performance.

Position Type

Full time and Permanent

Closing date for applications

17th November 2026