Process Engineering Technician

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

Process Engineering Technician

Job Summary

Job location: Trebal Refinery, Cornwall, United Kingdom

Role: Process Engineering Technician
Location: Trebal Refinery, Trethurgy, St Austell, Cornwall
Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, working hours 7.00am - 3.00pm. flexible with start time, latest 8.30am
Salary: £29,000 per annum,

The Company

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 Summary

The Process Engineering Technician role supports process development work within the Refining Function of the UK Hub, undertaking hands-on technical activities including testing, calibration and data collection.This role is suited to individuals with a science-based educational background and provides an opportunity to develop practical engineering experience.

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people, and our aim is to foster inclusive workplaces. We support continuous learning, innovation and personal development, enabling employees to reach their full potential.

The job role

• Operate in line with Imerys ESH and Quality policies and contribute to continuous improvement activities.

• Carry out calibrations for process control instrumentation as directed by Site Captains.

• Conduct routine Legionella testing at refining sites.

• Support site management and operators with process projects, modifications and improvement tasks.

• Assist with laboratory, pilot-scale and production plant experiments.

• Compile accurate results, prepare brief technical reports and contribute to technical meetings.

• Travel to other Imerys sites within Cornwall when required.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

• Generous Pension Plan 

• Group Life Assurance

• Income Protection

• Private Medical Insurance

• Enhanced family friendly policies

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Employee Discount Portal

• Menopause support

• Wellbeing support including mental health support, flu vouchers and eyecare vouchers

About You

• Educated to A-Level (or equivalent) in a science or engineering subject with interest in process engineering.

• Comfortable working in a hands-on technical environment, following procedures accurately.

• Good IT skills, particularly in the use of spreadsheets for data recording and analysis.

• Able to work safely, take initiative and manage tasks independently.

• Flexible and willing to travel to other Imerys sites within Cornwall.

• Full, valid driving licence.

Position Type

Full time, Permanent

Important Information

Only technical issues will be monitored at: recruiting.support@imerys.com

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT APPLICATIONS OR CVS TO THIS EMAIL AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

Only applications submitted through the official online application system will be considered.

Imerys is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on any legally protected basis.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED. 

To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered. 

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, 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.