Pilot Plant Technician
Company
Location
Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
6/18/2025
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Description
The Company
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. 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
Pilot Plant Technician
Job Summary
Pilot Plant Technician
Location: Roche Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8ZH
Hours of work: 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 8am – 4:30pm
Salary: Competitive
Are you process driven? Looking for a new opportunity? Join Imerys British Lithium (IBL) and be part of a new, transformative industry!
Why work for Imerys British Lithium?
At Imerys British Lithium 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.
About The Company
Imerys British Lithium (IBL) is developing a world class micaceous lithium resource in Cornwall. We have developed unique, patented technology for the sustainable recovery of battery grade lithium carbonate from micaceous granite, with the goal of building the world’s first integrated lithium mine, beneficiation plant and refinery producing 20,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate per year (enough to support production in the UK each year of 350,000 electric vehicles) by the end of the decade.
We operate a state-of-the-art pilot plant, built to develop our unique LiMica-Sep™ and Li-Sep™ technologies. Capabilities at the facility involve a wide range of process technologies, such as mineral beneficiation, pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, precipitation, crystallisation, and ion exchange, at both the laboratory and industrial scales
The job role
This is a technical, hands-on role, where you’ll be operating a variety of plant machinery and be involved in the successful execution of pilot trials and preparing operating data.
The more common activities include, but are not limited to:
Have previous experience of working within a process driven or production environment. You will also:
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.
Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.6 billion in revenue and 12,400 employees in 40 countries in 2024. 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
Pilot Plant Technician
Job Summary
Pilot Plant Technician
Location: Roche Road, St Austell, Cornwall, PL26 8ZH
Hours of work: 40 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, 8am – 4:30pm
Salary: Competitive
Are you process driven? Looking for a new opportunity? Join Imerys British Lithium (IBL) and be part of a new, transformative industry!
Why work for Imerys British Lithium?
At Imerys British Lithium 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.
About The Company
Imerys British Lithium (IBL) is developing a world class micaceous lithium resource in Cornwall. We have developed unique, patented technology for the sustainable recovery of battery grade lithium carbonate from micaceous granite, with the goal of building the world’s first integrated lithium mine, beneficiation plant and refinery producing 20,000 tonnes of lithium carbonate per year (enough to support production in the UK each year of 350,000 electric vehicles) by the end of the decade.
We operate a state-of-the-art pilot plant, built to develop our unique LiMica-Sep™ and Li-Sep™ technologies. Capabilities at the facility involve a wide range of process technologies, such as mineral beneficiation, pyrometallurgy, hydrometallurgy, precipitation, crystallisation, and ion exchange, at both the laboratory and industrial scales
The job role
This is a technical, hands-on role, where you’ll be operating a variety of plant machinery and be involved in the successful execution of pilot trials and preparing operating data.
The more common activities include, but are not limited to:
- Control of Operational Parameters in order to maintain product within specified limits.
- Basic maintenance of fixed plant equipment and calibration of instrumentation.
- Sample collection & analysis.
- Upkeep of fixed plant and facilities.
- Equivalent of 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata'd for shift workers)
- Generous Pension Plan
- Life Assurance
- Income Protection
- Company Sick Pay
- Discounts on external retailers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Virtual GP
- Flu and Eye care vouchers
- Enhanced family friendly policies
- Menopause Support
- Private Medical Health Plan
Have previous experience of working within a process driven or production environment. You will also:
- Have an interest in process improvement.
- Have an understanding of Risk Assessments and Standard Operating Procedures
- Have an awareness of Health and Safety/ exposure to COSHH and/ or IOSH.
- Have good communication skills and be a team player.
- Legally be able to drive in the UK
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.
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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