Imerys
Cross-Skilled Engineer
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Cross-Skilled Engineer – Multi-Skilled Engineer
About the Company: Imerys
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for industrial sectors. In 2025, the company achieved €3.4 billion in revenue and employs 12,300 people across 40 countries. It delivers high-value, functional solutions for growing markets like energy transition, sustainable construction, and consumer goods. With expertise in applications, technology, and material science, Imerys supports customers in performance enhancement, decarbonisation, and sustainable processes.
Listed on Euronext Paris (France) under the ticker symbol NK.PA, Imerys is committed to environmental responsiveness, helping both its own operations and customers reduce their carbon footprint.
The Position: Cross-Skilled Engineer
Role Title: Multi-Skilled Engineer (Cross-Skilled) Location: Cliffe Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, UK Salary: Up to £35,457.87 per annum (DOE – Dependent On Experience) Hours: Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week Contract: Full-time, Permanent Focus Area: Multi-disciplinary engineering across mechanical and electrical systems
Why Join Imerys
At Imerys, engineering roles transcend basic maintenance—they drive efficient, safe, and reliable operations.
Key Benefits:
- Competitive salary with additional earnings potential (including shift, standby, and overtime pay)
- 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension, life cover, and income protection
- Private medical insurance and wellness programs
- Enhanced family and carers’ leave
- Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes
- Career progression with recognition awards
- Ongoing cross-disciplinary training in mechanical and electrical disciplines to broaden skills
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About the Role
As a Multi-Skilled Engineer, you’ll thrive in a hands-on, dynamic environment where no two days are the same. Your expertise will centre on maintaining and enhancing the processing plant’s mechanical and electrical systems to ensure peak performance, minimise downtime, and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Keeping the Plant Running Efficiently
- Perform planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical equipment (e.g., pumps, motors, conveyors, fans, filters, mills)
- Fault-finding and quick resolution to prevent extended downtime
- Support plant upgrades, installations, and improvements
- Identify root causes of breakdowns to prevent recurrence
- Recognise and log work to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
2. Planning, Collaboration & Safety
- Coordinate with supervisors to schedule maintenance and shutdown work
- Ensure parts and resources are available when required
- Work within a collaborative engineering team
- Adhere to Imerys safety standards, permits, and procedures
- Conduct risk assessments and maintain safe working practices
- Keep work areas clean, organised, and compliant
What Makes an Outstanding Multi-Skilled Engineer?
Essential Traits & Qualifications:
✔ Hands-on problem-solving engineer with multi-disciplinary (mechanical + electrical) awareness ✔ Strong commitment to safety and adherence to hazardous environments ✔ Prides themselves on reliability and efficiency under pressure ✔ Team player with ownership mindset—takes initiative and completes tasks well
Core Requirements:
- Engineering experience in an industrial/manufacturing setting
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent apprenticeship) qualification
- Experience managing both planned maintenance and breakdown responses
- Valid UK driving license
- Expertise in operating leading ERP systems (e.g., SAP noted as desirable)
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Desirable (But Not Essential) Skills:
- Multi-skilled background (preferably with experience across mechanical and electrical systems)
- Mobile plant licences (e.g., forklift, MEWPs, telehandlers)
- Welding or fabrication experience
- Confined space training certification
Opportunities at Imerys
Joining Imerys as a Multi-Skilled Engineer is more than a job—it’s the start of a stable, fulfilling career within a company that fosters long-term growth. You’ll:
- Earn competitive, permanent remuneration
- Develop expertise in cross-disciplinary engineering
- Operate in a supportive team environment
- Play a crucial role in improving plant efficiency and reducing downtime
Application Notes
This position is full-time and permanent only. Technical enquiries related to this role will be managed via: recruiting.support@imerys.com Please avoid submitting resumes or applications to this email—they will not be reviewed. All applications must be submitted via Imerys’ official online avenue.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Imerys affirms its commitment to diversity and equal employment opportunities. We do not discriminate on the basis of:
- Race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity
- Age, marital status, national origin, disability
- Veteran status, genetic background, or any other protected characteristic
Additional insights:
Imerys remains the world’s leading mineral supplier, driving innovation in sustainability and decarbonisation while supporting high-performance industries.
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