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Mechanical Fitter

Newton Abbot Permanent £29,804 - £33,115 per year View Job Description
The Mechanical Fitter responsible for planned and reactive maintenance of fixed plant equipment across the Devon Ball Clays operations, ensuring maximum plant reliability and minimal downtime. Working closely with supervisors and the maintenance team, you'll support fault finding, equipment installations, maintenance planning and continuous improvement projects while maintaining high health, safety and environmental standards.
  • Join Imerys Minerals Ltd in Newton Abbot, Devon.
  • Opportunity to grow within a company committed to continuous improvement.

About Our Client

Imerys is the world's leading supplier of mineral-based speciality solutions for industry. Our expertise in applications, material science and innovation enables us to deliver essential properties that improve customer products and performance. We promote responsible development, environmentally friendly processes and support our customers in their sustainability and decarbonisation efforts.

Job Description

Mechanical maintenance & breakdown response

 

  • Carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on fixed plant, including mills, conveyors, fans, filters and packaging systems
  • Fault finding and resolving mechanical issues to minimise downtime
  • Supporting installation, commissioning and modification of equipment

Planning & site coordination

 

  • Working with Plant Supervisors to plan access, shutdowns and maintenance activities
  • Ordering and managing spares to support planned work
  • Recording work completed and contributing to root cause analysis

Safety, quality & compliance

  • Working in line with Imerys Safe Working Rules and site procedures
  • Maintaining clean, safe and organised work areas
  • Supporting compliance with EHSQ requirements at all times

The Successful Applicant

Essential

 

  • Mechanical fitting experience within an industrial or processing environment
  • NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent apprenticeship)
  • Experience carrying out planned maintenance and breakdown repairs
  • Strong health, safety and environmental awareness
  • Valid license to drive in the UK

Desirable

 

  • Experience with packaging systems
  • Mobile plant or access certification (e.g. forklift, work platforms)
  • Welding experience (training can be provided)
  • Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g. SAP)

This role will suit someone who:

 

  • Enjoys hands‑on mechanical work in an industrial environment
  • Takes ownership of plant reliability and maintenance standards
  • Works safely, methodically and with attention to detail
  • Communicates well and works effectively as part of a small, practical team
  • Is comfortable reacting to breakdowns and prioritising work under pressure



 

What's on Offer

  • Location: Newton Abbot , Devon
  • Salary: up to £33,115.61 DOE
  • Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week
  • Full-time, Permanent
  • 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Pension, life cover and income protection
  • Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
  • Enhanced family leave and carers' leave
  • Cycle to Work and salary sacrifice schemes
  • Employee recognition awards and long‑term development opportunities

If you're interested in this role, apply now.

Contact
Lauren Lilley
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7070827
Phone number
+442072692107

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Maintenance, Reliability
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Where
Newton Abbot
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lauren Lilley
Consultant phone
+442072692107
Job reference
JN-072026-7070827