Network Engineer
Hybrid – Par Moor Technology Centre, Cornwall (w
ith UK and EMEA travel up to 30%)
Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience + performance related bonus (up to 5%)
Permanent, Full‑Time (37.5 hours per week)
About the Role
Are you an experienced network professional looking for a role where you can make a real impact across a large, diverse UK operational network? This pos
ition offers the opportun
ity to support, develop and enhance the network infrastructure that underpins Imerys’ UK s
ites and wider EMEA operations.
As a Network Engineer, you will play a central role in maintaining stable, secure and high‑performing network services across our Global network infrastructure
, while also contributing to global network improvement projects as part of the Global Network Operations Centre (GNOC). You will support day‑to‑day operations (Run activ
ities), as well as contribute to Build activ
ities such as network design improvements, equipment upgrades and the implementation of global standards.
You will work closely w
ith regional
IT teams, helpdesk teams, s
ite users and global GNOC colleagues, ensuring that our network remains robust, reliable and aligned w
ith Imerys’ global strategy.
This pos
ition offers excellent opportun
ities for development, whether you want to progress into senior technical roles, arch
itecture, project leadership or other areas w
ithin our global
IT function.
What You Will Be Doing
Network Operations & Support (Run – approx. 80%)
Providing day‑to‑day support for network services across all Imerys s
ites, ensuring high levels of performance, availabil
ity and secur
ity.
Managing incidents and changes through ServiceNow, w
ith clear and timely updates.
Mon
itoring, analysing and troubleshooting complex issues across Cisco and Palo Alto environments.
Supporting s
ite teams and helpdesk colleagues w
ith connectiv
ity and performance concerns.
Performing system backups, patching and general network maintenance.
Maintaining accurate asset inventories for network devices and components.
Responding to urgent or high‑prior
ity incidents and supporting business continu
ity and disaster‑recovery activ
ities.
Projects & Network Improvements (Build – approx. 20%)
Contributing to global and UK‑level network improvement and secur
ity projects.
Installing, configuring and maintaining Cisco and Palo Alto equipment (routers, sw
itches, wireless, firewalls, SD‑WAN, VPN, etc.).
Helping refine and implement global networking policies, ensuring alignment w
ith UK operations.
Preparing clear technical documentation for
IT teams and users.
Supporting technology reviews and future network design improvements.
Experience and Skills
Essential
Degree or equivalent in Computing,
IT or a related field.
Fluent in English.
At least 3 years’ operational experience w
ith Cisco and Palo Alto technologies.
Strong technical knowledge of IP networking, routing, Wi‑Fi, firewalls, VPN, SD‑WAN and associated protocols.
Hands‑on troubleshooting experience in complex network environments.
Experience working collaboratively w
ithin technical teams.
Abil
ity and willingness to travel across UK s
ites (up to 30%) and other EMEA locations where Imerys is operating.
Must be legally ent
itled to drive in the UK
Desirable
Experience working in a multicultural or global organisation.
Abil
ity to speak another European language.
Cisco or Palo Alto certifications.
Experience w
ith cloud‑networking technologies or hybrid environments.
Soft Skills & Abil
ities
Able to explain technical information clearly to non‑technical users.
Strong analytical thinking and sound decision‑making.
Flexible across time zones and working patterns.
Comm
itted to a safety‑first approach.
Excellent wr
itten and verbal communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and collaborative approach, w
ith confidence in driving change.
Highly organised w
ith good planning and resource‑management skills.
Rigorous problem solver w
ith strong analytical skills.
High attention to detail and a continuous‑improvement mindset.
Physical / Environmental Requirements
Periods of desk‑based work.
Occasional installation or inspection of network cabling.
Abil
ity to lift and move moderately heavy
IT equipment.
Travel w
ithin the UK (and occasional EMEA travel) required.
What We Offer
Imerys provides a comprehensive benef
its package designed to support your wellbeing, financial secur
ity and work–life balance.
Core Benef
its
25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
Generous Pension Plan
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Private Healthcare
Company Sick Pay
Lifestyle & Financial Benef
its
Discounts w
ith external retailers via Imerys Advantage
Cycle to Work scheme
Salary sacrifice car scheme (Tusker)
Buy Holiday scheme
Health & Wellbeing
Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP
Flu and eye‑care vouchers
Enhanced family‑friendly policies
Menopause support
Check4Cancer (including prostate checks)
Opportun
ities to volunteer as a Mental Health First Aider, First Aider at Work or Fire Marshal
Why Join Imerys
Imerys is a global organisation comm
itted to responsible and sustainable operations. You will join a business where the reliabil
ity and secur
ity of network systems directly contribute to operational success, innovation and long‑term growth. We are comm
itted to creating an inclusive workplace and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Imerys is an Equal Opportun
ity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, mar
ital status, sexual orientation, gender ident
ity, genetic information, disabil
ity, veteran status or any other protected characteristic
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