Heavy plant mechanical engineer
| Posting date: | 04 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 April 2026 |
| Location: | PL7 5BW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Thorn Baker Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 235464-1121 |
Summary
Thorn Baker are seeking an experienced Heavy Plant Maintenance Engineer to support ongoing development and operational restart activities at Drakelands, Plympton, Devon. This is an exciting opportunity to join a major industrial project undergoing significant redevelopment, working alongside specialist engineering contractors and site teams
Location: Drakelands, Plympton, Devon
Contract Type: Ongoing
Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (Dependent on Experience).
Key Responsibilities
Carry out onsite maintenance and servicing of fixed plant machinery
Diagnose and perform breakdown repairs efficiently to minimise downtime
Support the commissioning of new equipment and plant installations
Implement and contribute to maintenance strategies to enhance plant reliability and performance
Collaborate with engineering partners and contractors delivering specialist solutions
Experience & Skills Required
Strong, time-served experience in heavy industry
Background in crushing, screening, or washing processes (highly desirable)
Proven expertise in maintaining fixed plant machinery
Solid understanding of hydraulic systems
Experience applying proactive and preventative maintenance strategies
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently in a demanding industrial environment
What We Offer
Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)
Long-term, ongoing contract opportunity
Involvement in a major site redevelopment and restart project
Opportunity to work with leading specialist engineering contractors
If you are a skilled maintenance engineer with heavy plant experience and are looking for a long-term contract opportunity on a high-profile industrial site, we would like to hear from you.
If available call Emma on 07881579512
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Location: Drakelands, Plympton, Devon
Contract Type: Ongoing
Rate: Competitive Daily Rate (Dependent on Experience).
Key Responsibilities
Carry out onsite maintenance and servicing of fixed plant machinery
Diagnose and perform breakdown repairs efficiently to minimise downtime
Support the commissioning of new equipment and plant installations
Implement and contribute to maintenance strategies to enhance plant reliability and performance
Collaborate with engineering partners and contractors delivering specialist solutions
Experience & Skills Required
Strong, time-served experience in heavy industry
Background in crushing, screening, or washing processes (highly desirable)
Proven expertise in maintaining fixed plant machinery
Solid understanding of hydraulic systems
Experience applying proactive and preventative maintenance strategies
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently in a demanding industrial environment
What We Offer
Competitive daily rate (dependent on experience)
Long-term, ongoing contract opportunity
Involvement in a major site redevelopment and restart project
Opportunity to work with leading specialist engineering contractors
If you are a skilled maintenance engineer with heavy plant experience and are looking for a long-term contract opportunity on a high-profile industrial site, we would like to hear from you.
If available call Emma on 07881579512
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