Quarry Plant Service Engineer

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Quarry Plant Service Engineer to join a well-established company.

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

Salary: Competitive Salary, Depending on Experience.

Location: Hemerdon Mine, Plymouth.

About the Role:

The company has 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 is 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 to):

• Ensure all site operational tasks are being completed under the correct Health & Safety paperwork and in a safe manner
• Assist Site with breakdowns as and when they occur
• Carry out routine maintenance to prevent downtime
• Compile technical reports following services and breakdowns
• Liaise with other team members to agree parts requirements
• Complete plant breakdowns and repairs in a timely manner
• Complete 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

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.

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