Heavy plant mechanical engineer

Thorn Baker Construction
Leeds
2 days ago
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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.


Is this the next step in your career? Find out if you are the right candidate by reading through the complete overview below.


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 xlqdzyr 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 (phone number removed)


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