Outdoor Mining Maintenance Technician - Day Shift

Imerys Group; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension plan

Life assurance

Income protection

Private healthcare

Company sick pay

Imerys Advantage employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme via Halfords

Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme via Tusker

Buy Holiday Scheme

Job summary

Imerys is seeking a practical Operative (Maintenance Day Worker) for its Littlejohns Mine operations in the UK. You will be hands-on with pressure pipelines, monitor washing equipment, and support production teams in a challenging outdoor mining environment.

You’ll work with maintenance, engineering and management to carry out inspections, repairs and installation tasks, with training provided in welding and MEWP operation as required. A positive, adaptable attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Practical hands-on approach with tools and equipment.
• Basic engineering or mechanical maintenance knowledge.
• Experience using hand tools such as drills, grinders and spanners.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and install pressure pipelines and monitor washing equipment.
• Assist engineers with maintenance activities and projects.
• Support production operations, including monitor operations when required.
• Carry out routine inspections and preventative maintenance.
• Operate and work alongside mobile equipment and platforms.
• Prioritise repair work based on production requirements.
• Work closely with production, engineering and management teams.
• Follow all Imerys Health, Safety and Environmental procedures.
• Support shutdown and maintenance activities across the site.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance

Mechanical knowledge

Use of hand tools

Tools

Welding

Basic engineering tools

Job description

Imerys is seeking a practical Operative (Maintenance Day Worker) for its Littlejohns Mine operations in the UK. You will be hands-on with pressure pipelines, monitor washing equipment, and support production teams in a challenging outdoor mining environment.

You’ll work with maintenance, engineering and management to carry out inspections, repairs and installation tasks, with training provided in welding and MEWP operation as required. A positive, adaptable attitude is essential.