Quarry Plant Service Engineer
Plymouth, Devon
Competitive Salary of £65,000 PA, Plus OTE
Full Time
Applications: 0
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Quarry Plant Service Engineer to join a well-established company.
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.
Salary: Competitive Salary of £65,000 PA, Plus OTE.
Location: Hemerdon Mine, Plymouth.
About the Role:
The company have a large processing contract in the newly re-opened Hemerdon Mine, near Plympton. Hemerdon Mine produces the precious-earth metal called Tungsten.
They have an exciting opportunity for several experienced, enthusiastic and highly self-motivated Field Service Engineers to complement their established and successful team.
The company are looking for team-players, who will work to the highest standards in problem solving, fault-finding, service and repair functions on quarry crushing and screening plant.
Key Duties (but not limited too):
• Ensure all site operational tasks are being completed under the correct Health & Safety paperwork and in a safe manner
• Assist Site with break downs as and when they occur
• Carry out routine maintenance to prevent downtime
• Compile technical reports following services and breakdown
• Liaising with other team members to agree parts requirements
• Completing plant breakdowns and repairs in a timely manner
• Completing all plant equipment servicing and testing
• Assist on plant installations when required
• Resolve on-site issues occurring during installations when required
• Compile lists of refurbishment requirements prior to plant removal / re-installation
• Liaise with Service team to resolve any ongoing site operational / technical issues
• Assist in site operator awareness training to optimise plant performance
Performance Measures:
• Improve Efficiency
• Essential Insights
• Reduce Downtime
• Optimise performance
Skills & Experience:
• Relevant Engineering qualifications
• CSCS Safe pass (non essential)
• Quarry pass
• Driving license. (essential)
• Vehicle Maintenance
• Previous Field Service Plant Fitter/Engineer experience essential
• Crushing and screening plant experience essential
• Experience of servicing construction equipment essential
• The candidate will have all the relevant qualifications and a minimum of 5 years’ experience within the mechanical engineering industry with good knowledge in hydraulics, electrics and engine
• Training and development opportunities
• Problem solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and ‘people skills’
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines, with minimum supervision and calmly under pressure
• Self-motivated and able to work individually and as part of a team
• Fault find quickly and maintain positive working relationships
• We are looking for a team player
If you feel that you have the relative skills/attributes to fulfil this role then please apply now for immediate consideration.
Salary Information
Competitive Salary of £65,000 PA, Plus OTE
Additional Information
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.
| ID: | RHL-5982 | |
| Category: | Engineering | |
| Location: | Plymouth, Devon | |
| Job Type: | Full Time | |
| Salary Paid: | Per Annum | |
| Consultant: | Recruitment Manager | |
| Added On: | 13-07-2026 | |
| Closing Date: |
