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
BMG01
[image]