Job title - Vehicle Technician Apprentice (Level 3)

Location - Quarry Close, Nanpean, St Austell and Truro & Penwith College (Truro campus)

Hours of work - 37.5 hours a week, 7.5 hours a day, working Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm 

(Working 4 days a week at Imerys and attending 1 day at College)

Please note you may also be required to work shift patterns once you start to spend more time on site.

Starting Salary – £13,311

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 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.

Are you passionate about vehicles? Wanting to become a qualified Vehicle Technician? Join our Imerys Apprentice scheme, where you can earn while you learn and be part of an inclusive and multinational organisation! 

The apprenticeship follows the Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle) standard. Starting in September 2024, this apprenticeship will be delivered over a 36-42 month duration, consisting of a combination of attendance at college along with work-based learning, in order to gain practical skills and experience. You will be provided with training & gain knowledge on servicing, repair and maintenance on vehicles & equipment used in an industrial environment, whilst always working safely and adhering to Health, Safety and Environmental requirements.  

What’s in it for you?

• The opportunity to tap into your full potential and join an organisation with a wealth of career opportunities. 
• To gain an industry recognized level 3 qualification
• Earn a starting salary of £13,311 pa, which will increase every six months following successful completion of agreed milestones, 
• Upon successful achievement of the apprenticeship, the starting pay will be circa £31,000 pa with potential with further training, experience & shift pattern to achieve up to £38,000
• Work alongside skilled technicians who can provide you with support and mentorship

Imerys is a successful business which provides its employees with a positive working environment and a range of workplace benefits including:

• 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 you in return:

You will have an aptitude for this type of work and a strong desire to progress and become a Vehicle Technician. You will be reliable and punctual, be able to follow instructions and guidance, as well as:

• Have GCSEs Grade 4 (or equivalent) and above to include English, Maths and Science
• Legally be able to drive in the UK, or willing to obtain a driving license. 
• Be IT literate and have excellent communication skills. 
• Applicants will need to have Right to Work in the UK.

About Us:

Imerys is the world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions for industry, with over 16,000 employees and over 200 sites worldwide we are leaders in 80% of our markets. Imerys delivers high value-added, functional solutions to a diversified set of industrial sectors, from processing industries to consumer goods.

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.

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.