Process Technician

imerys; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days holiday

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Income protection

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Discounts Portal

Career development

Lean Six Sigma training

Exposure to operations

Job summary

Imerys is seeking a Process Engineering Technician to join our Dry Processing team in Cornwall. The role is varied and hands-on, focusing on solving problems, analysing data and identifying opportunities to improve processes.

You will work closely with operators, engineers and production teams to optimise plant performance, reduce energy consumption and deliver improvements that enhance safety, quality and efficiency across operations.

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

Process Technician

Job Summary

Process Improvement Technician

Location: St Austell, Cornwall

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, Flexible starts: 07:00, 07:30, or 08:00 am

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

What We Offer

At Imerys, our Dry Processing operations are constantly evolving. We're committed to improving efficiency, reducing energy consumption, enhancing product quality and creating safer, more effective ways of working.

As a Process Engineering Technician, you'll play a key role in driving these improvements while developing valuable technical, analytical and Continuous Improvement skills in a supportive environment.

In return, you'll receive:

• Competitive salary and benefits package


• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays


• Generous pension scheme


• Private Medical Insurance


• Life Assurance and Income Protection


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Employee Discounts Portal


• Career development opportunities


• Lean Six Sigma training and development pathways


• Exposure to a wide range of manufacturing and minerals processing operations

About Our Opportunity

We are looking for a Process Engineering Technician to join our Dry Processing team, supporting multiple operations across Cornwall.

This is a varied and hands‑on role for someone who enjoys solving problems, analysing data and identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Working closely with operators, engineers and production teams, you'll help optimise plant performance, reduce energy consumption, support new product introductions and deliver improvements that positively impact safety, quality, efficiency and cost.

No two days will be the same. One week you may be supporting a new product trial, the next analysing process data to improve drying performance, investigating production challenges or working with operational teams to implement improvements that make a measurable difference.

What You'll Be Doing

Process Performance & Improvement

• Monitoring plant performance and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency.


• Supporting Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement projects.


• Helping optimise drying processes, product quality and production performance.


• Using process data to identify trends, investigate issues and recommend solutions.


• Supporting improvements that reduce energy consumption and improve operational efficiency.

Trials & Technical Development

• Assisting with new product and process trials.


• Supporting the introduction of new materials and consumables.


• Collecting, analysing and interpreting trial data.


• Providing recommendations based on factual evidence and results.

Problem Solving & Root Cause Analysis

• Investigating operational challenges and process issues.


• Supporting root cause analysis activities.


• Working with site teams to identify, test and implement solutions.


• Helping operators overcome process‑related challenges through practical improvements.

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Promoting a strong safety culture and supporting Imerys' commitment to Zero Harm.


• Working in accordance with all Health, Safety and Environmental policies and procedures.


• Carrying out activities in line with Risk Assessments, Safe Systems of Work and site standards.


• Supporting investigations into process and operational issues where safety performance could be impacted.


• Identifying opportunities to improve both process efficiency and operational safety.


• Ensuring process improvements are developed and implemented with safety at the forefront.


• Maintaining accurate records, reports and improvement documentation in line with company requirements.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Building strong relationships with production and operational teams.


• Supporting implementation of new processes and ways of working.


• Communicating technical information clearly and confidently.


• Working collaboratively across engineering, operations and quality functions.

What Good Looks Like

You enjoy understanding how processes work and are naturally curious about how they can be improved.

You are comfortable using data to