Mechanical Fitter

ZipRecruiter; Newton Abbot; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer to join their team. This role offers a fantastic work/life balance, allowing you to thrive in a supportive environment. You will be responsible for maintaining and supporting key mechanical systems, ensuring high plant availability through effective maintenance practices. With a strong emphasis on health and safety, your expertise will play a crucial role in the operations. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous holiday, pension plans, and wellness initiatives. If you are ready to take the next step in your career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension plan

Life assurance

Income protection

Company sick pay

Discounts on external retailers

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Private medical health plan

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical fixed processing plant maintenance.
• Ability to perform welding and fabrication work.

Responsibilities

• Provide mechanical support for key fixed plant and equipment.
• Maintain plant availability through planned and reactive maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Welding

Fault Finding

Maintenance

Health & Safety Compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Mills

Pumps

Conveyors

Bagging Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 7:30am - 3:30pm

Are you a Mechanical Engineer looking for your next opportunity? Are you seeking a role that offers a great work/life balance? If so, we want to hear from you!

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys, every team member matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people, and we aim to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We continually strive to improve, support learning, and foster innovation, enabling our employees to reach their full potential and access numerous career development opportunities.

The job role:

1. Provide mechanical support for all key fixed plant and equipment at the Devon Ball Clays operations.
2. Maintain plant availability at high levels through planned routine and reactive maintenance.
3. Maintain mechanical fixed processing plant, including fans, filters, mills, conveyors, packaging, etc.
4. Fault find and resolve mechanical issues.
5. Adhere to health & safety standards.
6. Perform welding and fabrication work.

Please note: This role involves working at height.

What’s in it for you?

• Equivalent of 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (pro-rated for shift workers)
• Generous pension plan
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Company sick pay
• Discounts on external retailers
• Cycle to work scheme

We also offer a comprehensive wellbeing package, including:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP
• Flu and eye care vouchers
• Enhanced family-friendly policies
• Menopause support
• Private medical health plan

You will:

• Hold an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in mechanical engineering
• Legally be able to drive in the UK
• Have previous experience working on mills, pumps, conveyors, bagging equipment, and other process plant
• Have a positive attitude and the ability to work under pressure

We aim to make our application process accessible to all. If you require an alternative application method, please contact us at 01952 281924.

IMERSY is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on marital status, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status by law.