Multi-Skilled Engineer
Purfleet, England, gb
Job Summary
Multi-Skilled Engineer
Location: Imerys Aluminates - Dolphin Way Purfleet, Essex, RM19 1NZ
Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum (dependant on experience) plus £9,889 per annum call-out allowance (after induction and training)
Hours of work: 37.5 hours a week, working Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm
(There is a requirement to be on-call 1 week in every 5 weeks)
Are you a multi-skilled engineer with an electrical bias? Want variety and the opportunity to apply your creative problem-solving skills?
An excellent opportunity has come up at our Imerys Aluminates site at West Thurrock, which produces fused and sintered calcium illuminate binders - valued for their high heat resistance to corrosion, abrasion and heat. The 5-hectare site serves the European building chemistry, wastewater infrastructure, refractories, metallurgy and the mining industry with benchmark products.
You will be responsible for carrying out planned, scheduled routine and reactive maintenance of fixed plant and associated systems
The main responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Execute mechanical and electrical engineering works.
Fault finding /diagnostics, inspections and problem solving of industrial equipment.
Switching of power ( LV or HV) working on high voltage motors and systems.
Responding to after hour call-outs and work overtime when required.
Participate in engineering projects.
Operating a Forklift and Cherry Picker
Adhere to Health, Safety & Environmental policies and procedures.
Operation of SAP system
This role will involve working at height and in confined spaces.
What’s in it for you?
Our workplaces are diverse and inclusive, and we foster a collaborative work culture which helps us continually drive innovation in our fields. Joining a global organisation, you’ll receive an excellent induction, where you can develop your skills personally and professionally.
Benefits include:
28 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Generous Pension Plan
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Company Sick Pay
Car salary sacrifice scheme
Discounts on external retailers
Cycle to work scheme
What we are looking for:
You will have a sound understanding of electrical and mechanical maintenance including fixed processing plant - including fans, filters, mills, conveyors, packaging, etc.
You’ll also need to:
Have an NVQ level 3, or equivalent, in an Engineering discipline
Electrical Installation Work Certificate (City and Guilds 2360/2330 part 1 & 2 or equivalent)
Previous experience of working in a heavy production / manufacturing environment
Strong understanding and experience of mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and process systems
Willingness to respond to afterhours breakdowns
Legally able to drive in the UK
About Us
Imerys is the world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, with over 16,000 employees and over 200 sites worldwide we are leaders in 80% of our markets. Imerys delivers high value-added, functional solutions to a diversified set of industrial sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods.
Our people are important to us, our workplaces are diverse and inclusive and whilst maintaining the health, safety and environmental standards on site, for yourself and others around you, we’re an organisation with a wealth of career and development opportunities that allow you to tap into your full potential.
We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on 01952 281924.