Field Engineer

Company: Finning (UK) Ltd Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: Working within an industry leading organisation at Finning, and the largest CAT dealership in the UK and Ireland, your role as Rebuild Repair Engineer will be carrying out reconditioning and maintenance on Caterpillar products and supporting 2nd life overhauls to products within the Construction Equipment product group
As a Rebuild Repair Engineer you will be based in one of Finning’s workshops, your role to ensure that the refurbishment of Caterpillar products are carried out to Finning standards and customer requirements Job Description: We are looking for a highly experienced and motivated individual with a track record of strong electrical, hydraulic and engine troubleshooting skills who would be suited to a role in a large workshop environment supporting the repair and maintenance of CAT machinery.

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As a Finning Engineer you will receive:
Salary -£35,000 - £39,800
25 days holiday (purchase up to 5 extra days holiday)
Annual Bonus
Annual Tool Allowance
Healthcare benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry, and new child payments to support new parents)
Access to company share scheme
Up to 7% pension (matched by company)
life insurance
Laptop and phone,
Industry leading CAT product training
Overtime
Additionally, you will benefit from enhanced maternity and paternity packages, family-friendly policies to support working parents, enhanced flexible working options, support from a team of 40+ Mental Health first aiders, employee wellbeing solutions, the opportunity to work with your charity of choice, and length of service & recognition awards.
Major Job Functions
Undertake a detailed inspection of the machine to confirm or expand on any initial field inspection report so that a commercial assessment of the likely repair, replacement refurbishment work can be made.
Carry out standard diagnosis tests on machine components to enable more accurate cost evaluations or for the issue of condition and warranty agreements to customers.
Produce a comprehensive list of parts and materials required for the proposed machine preparation work.
Undertake overhaul, repair or refurbishment work on the machine to the agreed work plan, removing and dispatching components for specialist attention, re-installing the original or replacement part or repairing original parts.
Inspect and test completed machine to ensure unit is operating to expected performance levels.
Specific Skills
Flexibility, organisational and time management skills
Excellent attention to detail, work accuracy/numeracy and quality orientated
Work autonomously on own initiative and also well as part of a team
Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business
Motivated and dynamic self-starter
Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
Effective problem-solver with strong analytical skills
A committed and positive attitude along with an obvious customer focus and the ability to build a positive rapport with customers
Knowledge
Deep understanding of the use of general service manuals and computerised Service Information System (SIS) from the OEM
Practical knowledge of tooling and specialised equipment to conduct repairs on difficult and heavy machinery
Practical knowledge of rigging, slinging and jacking procedures
Electrical, hydraulic and mechanical fitting knowledge
Accountability
Adhere to agreed job times. Ensure the highest quality of finished machines. Maintain availability of machines ready to hire and presentation of machine stock parked in yard. Ensure positive feedback/nil customer complaints. Constant awareness of SHEQ obligations and zero accidents by maintaining a tidy and safe working area.
Education and Experience
Preferably with a background in materials handling
Either apprentice trained or minimum 5 years’ experience in quality service environment within a similar industry
A licence to drive reach trucks is required
Practical experience in operating construction equipment in confined spaces and mechanical fitting work on large-scale machines
If you would like to work for a global organisation offering industry leading training and a competitive package then apply online today
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.