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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