Imerys
Network Engineer
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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
Network Engineer
Job Summary
- Location: Hybrid – Par Moor Technology Centre, Cornwall (with UK travel up to 30%)
- Salary: up to £55,000 depending on experience + performance related bonus (up to 5%)
- Type: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
About the Role
Are you an experienced network professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact across a large, diverse UK operational network? This position offers the opportunity to support, develop and enhance the network infrastructure that underpins Imerys’ UK sites and wider EMEA operations.
As a Network Engineer, you will play a central role in maintaining stable, secure and high-performing network services across our UK operations, while also contributing to global network improvement projects as part of the Global Network Operations Centre (GNOC). You will support day-to-day operations (Run activities), as well as contribute to Build activities such as network design improvements, equipment upgrades and the implementation of global standards. You will work closely with regional IT teams, helpdesk teams, site users and global GNOC colleagues, ensuring that our UK network remains robust, reliable and aligned with Imerys’ global strategy.
This position offers excellent opportunities for development, whether you want to progress into senior technical roles, architecture, project leadership or other areas within our global IT function.
What You Will Be Doing
- Network Operations & Support (Run – approx. 80%)
- Providing day-to-day support for network services across UK sites, ensuring high levels of performance, availability and security.
- Managing incidents and changes through ServiceNow, with clear and timely updates.
- Monitoring, analysing and troubleshooting complex issues across Cisco and Palo Alto environments.
- Supporting site teams and helpdesk colleagues with connectivity and performance concerns.
- Performing system backups, patching and general network maintenance.
- Maintaining accurate asset inventories for network devices and components.
- Responding to urgent or high-priority incidents and supporting business continuity and disaster-recovery activities.
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- Projects & Network Improvements (Build – approx. 20%)
- Contributing to global and UK-level network improvement and security projects.
- Installing, configuring and maintaining Cisco and Palo Alto equipment (routers, switches, wireless, firewalls, SD-WAN, VPN, etc.).
- Helping refine and implement global networking policies, ensuring alignment with UK operations.
- Preparing clear technical documentation for IT teams and users.
- Supporting technology reviews and future network design improvements.
Experience and Skills
Essential
- Degree or equivalent in Computing, IT or a related field.
- Fluent in English.
- At least 3 years’ operational experience with Cisco and Palo Alto technologies.
- Strong technical knowledge of IP networking, routing, Wi-Fi, firewalls, VPN, SD-WAN and associated protocols.
- Hands-on troubleshooting experience in complex network environments.
- Experience working collaboratively within technical teams.
- Ability and willingness to travel across UK sites (up to 30%).
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable
- Experience working in a multicultural or global organisation.
- Ability to speak another European language.
- Cisco or Palo Alto certifications.
- Experience with cloud-networking technologies or hybrid environments.
Soft Skills & Abilities
- Able to explain technical information clearly to non-technical users.
- Strong analytical thinking and sound decision-making.
- Flexible across time zones and working patterns.
- Committed to a safety-first approach.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong interpersonal and collaborative approach, with confidence in driving change.
- Highly organised with good planning and resource-management skills.
- Rigorous problem solver with strong analytical skills.
- High attention to detail and a continuous-improvement mindset.
Physical / Environmental Requirements
- Periods of desk-based work.
- Occasional installation or inspection of network cabling.
- Ability to lift and move moderately heavy IT equipment.
- Travel within the UK (and occasional EMEA travel) required.
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What We Offer
Core Benefits
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Generous Pension Plan
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Private Healthcare
- Company Sick Pay
Lifestyle & Financial Benefits
- Discounts with external retailers via Imerys Advantage
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme (Tusker)
- Buy Holiday scheme
Health & Wellbeing
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP
- Flu and eye-care vouchers
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Menopause support
- Check4Cancer (including prostate checks)
- Opportunities to volunteer as a Mental Health First Aider, First Aider at Work or Fire Marshal
Why Join Imerys
Imerys is a global organisation committed to responsible and sustainable operations. You will join a business where the reliability and security of network systems directly contribute to operational success, innovation and long-term growth. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Additional Information
For technical issues relating to your application, please contact: recruiting.support@imerys.com
Please do not send applications or CVs to this email, as they will not be reviewed. To ensure fairness and legal compliance, applications must be submitted through the official online process.
Imerys is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic.
Position Type
Full time and Permanent
Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox: recruiting.support@imerys.com
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.
To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.
Imerys is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.
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