Engine and Transmissions Engineer

Finning; Leeds; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Annual Bonus

Annual Tool Allowance

Healthcare benefits

Share scheme

Pension (up to 7%)

Life insurance

Laptop and phone

CAT product training

Overtime

Enhanced family policies

Flexible working options

Job summary

Finning (UK) Ltd. is hiring an Engine and Transmission Engineer based in Leeds, working at our Component Rebuild Centre. You will strip down, inspect, rebuild and test engines, generators and transmission systems to Finning standards and customer requirements.

The role offers a comprehensive package including a salary of £37,100–£42,200, 25 days holiday, annual bonus, tool allowance, healthcare, share scheme, pension up to 7%, life insurance, laptop and phone, CAT training, and overtime.

Qualifications

• Background in plant machinery or similar industries (HGV/agriculture/power generation).
• Experience in assembly/disassembly of diesel engines and components.
• Apprentice trained or 5+ years in quality service environment within a similar industry.
• Licence to drive reach trucks required.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment to confirm repair scope and costs.
• Run standard diagnosis tests for cost estimates and warranties.
• Create parts list for proposed work.
• Overhaul/repair/refurbish machines per plan.
• Test machines to ensure performance.

Skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Independent working

Team player

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Planning

Analytical thinking

Customer focus

Education

Apprentice trained

Reach truck licence

Driving license

Tools

SIS knowledge

Specialised equipment

Diesel engines

Job description

Position Overview

As an Engine and Transmission Engineer you will be based in Finning’s Component Rebuild Centre (CRC), you will be tasked with stripping down, inspecting, rebuild and testing of engines, generators, transmission systems and components, It will be your role to ensure that refurbishments are carried out to Finning standards and customer requirements

Company

Finning (UK) Ltd

Number of Openings

2

Worker Type

Permanent

Job Description

As a Finning Engineer you will receive

• Salary - £37,100 - £42,200
• 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 equipment 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 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 engines, generators and transmission systems
• Practical knowledge of rigging, slinging and jacking procedures
• Knowledge of diesel engines and components
• 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 plant machinery or similar industries i.e. HGV / agriculture, power generation
• Experience with assembly and disassembly of diesel engines and components
• 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

Company Statement

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. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.