Mechanical Fitter

IMERYS TALC AUSTRIA; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Pension

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

Wellbeing support

Cycle to Work

Long-term career development

Job summary

Imerys in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join our engineering team. You will maintain, repair and improve a range of mechanical plant and equipment across site operations, carrying out planned preventative maintenance and responding to equipment failures.

The role requires an NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, full UK driving licence, and experience in heavy industrial environments.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Full UK Driving Licence required.
• Experience in manufacturing, processing, quarrying or heavy industrial environments.
• Experience with planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repair.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and improve a range of mechanical systems and plant equipment.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and respond to equipment failures.
• Support shutdown activities, equipment installations and CI initiatives.
• Ensure work is completed safely and in line with procedures.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Pumps & conveyors

Industrial pipework

Preventative maintenance

Teamwork

Independent work

Health & safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

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

Mechanical Fitter

Job Summary

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (7:00am-3:00pm or 8:00am-4:00pm)

Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

Competitive salary, excellent benefits and genuine opportunities for career progression within a global organisation.

Build Your Engineering Career with Imerys

At Imerys, our maintenance teams play a critical role in keeping our operations running safely, efficiently and reliably. We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our engineering team at Cliffe Vale, supporting the maintenance and continuous improvement of a wide range of industrial plant and equipment across the site. This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled engineer who enjoys hands‑on maintenance work and wants to develop their career within a stable, safety‑focused and supportive business.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with further progression through our competency‑based pay framework
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension, life assurance and income protection
• Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
• Enhanced family leave and carers' leave
• Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes
• Recognition awards and long‑term career development opportunities
• Ongoing training and support within a global organisation

The Role

As a Mechanical Fitter, you'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving a variety of mechanical systems and plant equipment essential to site operations. Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you'll carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond to equipment failures and support improvement projects to maximise plant reliability and performance. You'll also support shutdown activities, equipment installations and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.

Your work will include maintaining and repairing:

• Industrial ABS and PVC pipework systems
• Water pumps and air pumps
• Conveyors, belts and associated mechanical equipment
• Valves, bearings, gearboxes and drive systems
• General fixed plant and processing equipment

What You'll Bring

Essential

• NVQ Level 3, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Experience working within manufacturing, processing, quarrying or heavy industrial environments
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault‑finding skills
• Experience working with industrial pipework systems
• Experience maintaining pumps, conveyors and associated mechanical equipment
• Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repair activities
• A strong commitment to health and safety
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable

• Welding and fabrication experience
• Experience working within mineral processing or heavy industry
• Pump installation and alignment experience
• Experience maintaining bearings, gearboxes and drive systems
• Confined Space training
• MEWP, forklift or mobile plant licences
• Experience using SAP or other maintenance management systems

Why Join Imerys?

Whether you're an experienced Mechanical Fitter or a Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge, this role offers the opportunity to join a global organisation where your skills are valued and your development is supported. You'll work on a diverse range of industrial equipment, be part of a knowledgeable engineering team and benefit from clear opportunities to develop your skills and progress your career. Combined with excellent benefits, a great work‑life balance and a strong safety culture, this is an opportunity to build a rewarding long‑term career with Imerys.

Closing date for applications 24th November 2026

Position Type Full time and Permanent