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Permanent

Quarry Plant Service Engineer

Recruitment Helpline
Plymouth
money-bag £55000 - £65000/annum
Posted: 14 July 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 12 August 2026
Ref: 225365586

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.

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

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