Job title - Pilot Plant Technician

Location - St Austell - Cornwall (IBL Pilot Plant)

Hours of work - 40h a week - 8am-4:30pm - M - F

Salary - Competitive 

Get involved in a Pilot Project for the joint venture of British Lithium and Imerys.

As a Pilot Plant Technician for IBL (Imerys British Lithium) you will develop and improve novel process technologies for extracting, refining and purifying lithium from micaceous granites. 

Why work for Imerys/ IBL?

At Imerys/IBL every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available. 

Your role: The Pilot Plant Technician your role will involve the Operation and monitoring of Fixed and mobile plant. This will include but is not limited to pumps, agitated tanks, wet magnets, hydro cyclones, screens and conveyors. You will be responsible for the safe operation of Start-up and Shut-down procedures as well as fault finding and data logging.  

• Controlling Operational Parameters in order to maintain product within specified limits. 
• Logging and recording of trial and analytical data.
• Carryout troubleshooting and basic modifications to fixed plant and process flow.
• Sample collection and preparation, filtration, pXRF testing as required

What’s in for you? Your benefits include:

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Company Sick Pay
• Discounts on external retailers
• Cycle to work scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP
• Flu and Eye care vouchers
• Enhanced – family friendly policies
• Menopause Support

What we ask in return? Your interest in being part of a small agile team with a start-up mindset, thriving in a dynamic environment and be motivated to undertake a wide range of types of work. You would ideally be able to integrate and work within a team, have attention to detail and a willingness to learn and have some of the following skills; 

• Process or Production plant experience.
• Have knowledge of Safe Work Procedures. 
• Strong Health and safety background.
• Well organized and a practical/proactive problem solver. 
• Team player with a flexible approach to carrying out a range of tasks. 
• Open to continuous learning and development. 

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, 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.

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.