Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry, with €3.4billion in revenue and 12300 employees across 40 countries (2025). The group offers high value‑added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast‑growing markets, such as energy transition, sustainable construction and consumer goods, while promoting environmentally friendly products and supporting decarbonisation efforts.
Position Details
Position: Multi‑Skilled Engineer (Cross‑Skilled)
Location: Cliffe Vale, Stoke‑on‑Trent
Salary: up to £35457.87 DOE
Hours: Monday–Friday, 37.5hours per week
Contract: Full‑time, Permanent
What we offer
- Competitive salary with additional earning potential (shift, standby & overtime)
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Pension, life cover and income protection
- Private medical insurance & wellbeing support
- Enhanced family leave and carers’ leave
- Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes
- Recognition awards and genuine career progression opportunities
- Training across mechanical and electrical disciplines to further enhance multi‑skilled capability
About the role
We’re looking for a Multi‑Skilled Engineer to join our team in Cliffe Vale, Stoke‑on‑Trent. This is a hands‑on, varied role where no two days are the same, working across mechanical and electrical systems to keep the processing plant running at optimum performance.
What you’ll be doing
- Keeping the plant running
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical equipment
- Fault finding and resolving issues quickly to reduce downtime
- Working on a range of plant including pumps, motors, conveyors, fans, filters and mills
- Improving performance
- Supporting equipment upgrades, installations and improvement projects
- Identifying root causes of breakdowns and helping prevent repeat issues
- Recording work and contributing to continuous improvement
- Planning & teamwork: coordinating with supervisors to plan maintenance and shutdown work and ensuring parts and resources are available
- Collaborating within a close‑knit engineering team
- Working safely: following Imerys safety standards, permits and procedures; completing risk assessments; maintaining safe working practices; keeping work areas clean, organised and compliant
What good looks like
- Enjoys hands‑on, problem‑solving engineering work
- Has a multi‑skilled mindset (mechanical + electrical awareness)
- Takes pride in reliability and efficiency
- Performs well under pressure and reacts quickly to breakdowns
- Works well in a team and takes ownership of tasks
What you’ll bring
Essential
- Engineering experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent apprenticeship)
- Experience with planned maintenance and breakdown response
- Strong commitment to health & safety
- Valid license to drive in the UK
Desirable
- Multi‑skilled experience across mechanical and electrical systems
- Mobile plant licences (e.g., forklift, MEWP, telehandler)
- Welding or fabrication skills
- Confined space training
- Experience using ERP systems such as SAP
Why Imerys?
At Imerys, you’re not just joining a company — you’re building a long‑term engineering career in a business that invests in its people. You’ll benefit from stable, secure employment, a supportive team environment, opportunities to develop your skills, and a role where your work has a real impact on site performance.
Applications for this position close on 19th July 2026.
IMERYS is an Affiliated Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, 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.
