Engine and Transmissions Engineer

Finning International; 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

Overtime

Flexible working

Wellbeing program

Parental leave enhancements

Job summary

Finning (UK) Ltd is seeking an Engine and Transmission Engineer to join the Component Rebuild Centre in the UK. You will strip, inspect, rebuild and test engines, generators, and transmission components to Finning standards and customer requirements.

The role focuses on refurbishments for Caterpillar products across multiple industries. Based in Leeds, the Engineer will perform detailed inspections, diagnostics, part lists, and repairs, ensuring quality work within deadlines while adhering to

Qualifications

• Experience with assembly/disassembly of diesel engines and components.
• Apprentice-trained or minimum 5 years in a quality service environment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect equipment to assess repair/refurbishment needs.
• Perform standard diagnosis tests for cost estimates and warranties.
• List parts and materials required for refurbishment.
• Overhaul/repair equipment per plan and reinstall parts.
• Test and verify equipment operates to required performance.

Skills

Diesel engines

Engine components

Mechanical fitting

Rigging & lifting

Troubleshooting

Education

Apprentice trained

5 years experience in similar industry

Tools

Service Information System (SIS)

Diesel engine testing equipment

Job description

Company: Finning (UK) Ltd Number of Openings: 2 Worker Type: Permanent 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. Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealership delivering unrivalled service for 90 years. We sell, rent, supply parts, service and repair equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry, and a wide range of power systems applications.

Job Description

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

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Finning prioritizes 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.

About Us

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world-wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Our Divisions

Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT. Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut. Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia. Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America. OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.