Multi-Skilled Engineer (Cross-Skilled) - Electrical Bias

As a Multi-Skilled Engineer with an electrical bias, you will maintain, fault find and repair industrial plant and equipment, ensuring safe and efficient operations across the site. You'll also have the opportunity to develop your mechanical skills through ongoing training and competency-based career progression within a global manufacturing business.

Client Details

Imerys is a global leader in mineral-based specialty solutions, supporting a wide range of industries including construction, manufacturing, consumer goods and renewable technologies. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability and employee development, Imerys offers stable long-term careers, excellent benefits and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative and safety-focused working environment.

Description

Carry out planned preventative maintenance on industrial plant and equipment

Diagnose and repair electrical faults to minimise downtime

Respond promptly to breakdowns and production-critical issues

Read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics

Work safely in accordance with company health and safety procedures

Support continuous improvement initiatives across the site

Assist with mechanical maintenance activities as part of a cross-skilled engineering team

Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

Contribute to plant reliability and operational performance

Participate in standby and call-out arrangements when required

Profile

Qualified in Electrical Engineering through NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC Level 3 or a recognised apprenticeship

Experience within manufacturing, production, processing or heavy industrial environments

Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Experience working with motors, drives, control panels and industrial electrical systems

Knowledge of planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance activities

Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics

Strong understanding of electrical safety and isolation procedures

Willingness to develop mechanical skills and work within a multi-skilled engineering team

Positive, proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement

PLC fault-finding, 18th Edition, HNC/HND, welding or SAP experience would be advantageous

Job Offer

What We Offer

At Imerys, our engineering roles are about more than maintenance. They're about keeping critical operations moving safely, reliably and efficiently in a modern manufacturing environment.

In return for your skills and expertise, we offer:

• Competitive salary with further increases available through our competency-based pay progression framework
• Additional earnings available through standby, call-out and overtime opportunities
• 25 days' holiday 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
• Recognition awards and genuine career progression opportunities