Senior Quarry Plant Field Service Engineer

Recruitment Helpline; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Recruitment Helpline is seeking an experienced Quarry Plant Service Engineer for Hemerdon Mine, Plymouth. The role is full-time and permanent with a salary of £65,000 per annum plus OTE.

You will join a team supporting a large processing contract at the Hemerdon Mine, near Plympton, working on quarry crushing and screening plant. Key responsibilities include preventive maintenance, fault finding, breakdown support, and compiling technical reports.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in mechanical engineering with knowledge in hydraulics, electrics and engine.
• Experience of servicing construction equipment is essential.
• Fault finding and problem solving skills required.
• Strong communication and people skills.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all site operational tasks are completed under Health & Safety paperwork and safely.
• Assist site with breakdowns as they occur.
• Carry out routine maintenance to prevent downtime.
• Compile technical reports following services and breakdowns.
• Liaise with colleagues to agree parts requirements and complete repairs.
• Complete plant breakdowns and repairs in a timely manner.
• Complete all plant equipment servicing and testing.
• Assist on plant installations and resolve on-site issues.
• Prepare refurbishment lists before plant removal/reinstallation.
• Collaborate with Service team to resolve ongoing issues.
• Assist operator training to optimise plant performance.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Hydraulics

Electrics

Engine knowledge

Fault finding

Problem solving

Driving licence

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Engineering qualifications

Tools

CSCS Safe Pass

Quarry pass

Job description

Recruitment Helpline is seeking an experienced Quarry Plant Service Engineer for Hemerdon Mine, Plymouth. The role is full-time and permanent with a salary of £65,000 per annum plus OTE.

You will join a team supporting a large processing contract at the Hemerdon Mine, near Plympton, working on quarry crushing and screening plant. Key responsibilities include preventive maintenance, fault finding, breakdown support, and compiling technical reports.