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
Mechanical Fitter
Job Summary
Mechanical Fitter
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week (7:00am-3:00pm or 8:00am-4:00pm)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
Competitive salary, excellent benefits and genuine opportunities for career progression within a global organisation.
Build Your Engineering Career with Imerys
At Imerys, our maintenance teams play a critical role in keeping our operations running safely, efficiently and reliably. We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our engineering team at Cliffe Vale, supporting the maintenance and continuous improvement of a wide range of industrial plant and equipment across the site.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically skilled engineer who enjoys hands-on maintenance work and wants to develop their career within a stable, safety-focused and supportive business.
What We Offer
Competitive salary with further progression through our competency-based pay framework
Monday to Friday working pattern
25 days' holiday plus bank holidays
Pension, life assurance and income protection
Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
Enhanced family leave and carers' leave
Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes
Recognition awards and long-term career development opportunities
Ongoing training and support within a global organisation
The Role
As a Mechanical Fitter, you'll be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving a variety of mechanical systems and plant equipment essential to site operations.
Working as part of an experienced engineering team, you'll carry out planned preventative maintenance, respond to equipment failures and support improvement projects to maximise plant reliability and performance.
Your work will include maintaining and repairing:
Industrial ABS and PVC pipework systems
Water pumps and air pumps
Conveyors, belts and associated mechanical equipment
Valves, bearings, gearboxes and drive systems
General fixed plant and processing equipment
You'll also support shutdown activities, equipment installations and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
What You'll Bring
Essential
NVQ Level 3, apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering
Full UK Driving Licence
Experience working within manufacturing, processing, quarrying or heavy industrial environments
Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding skills
Experience working with industrial pipework systems
Experience maintaining pumps, conveyors and associated mechanical equipment
Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repair activities
A strong commitment to health and safety
The ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable
Welding and fabrication experience
Experience working within mineral processing or heavy industry
Pump installation and alignment experience
Experience maintaining bearings, gearboxes and drive systems
Confined Space training
MEWP, forklift or mobile plant licences
Experience using SAP or other…