Field Engineer - Diagnostics Experience

JR United Kingdom; Leeds; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the diagnostics and repair sector is seeking a Field Engineer in Leeds. The ideal candidate will work with a dynamic team, focusing on Caterpillar products while receiving industry-leading training and benefits. This permanent role provides a competitive salary, substantial holiday allowance, bonuses, and various health benefits, contributing to a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus extra options

Annual bonus

Healthcare benefits

Company share scheme

Pension match up to 7%

Laptop and phone

Life insurance

Industry leading training

Qualifications

• LDV driving licence required.
• Experience as a service engineer for a significant period.
• Knowledge in Caterpillar engines (e.g., 3400, 3500 series).

Responsibilities

• Respond to field repair and service requests.
• Diagnose and provide details about problems.
• Conduct repair and service work on Caterpillar engines.

Skills

Field-based diagnosis tools

Assembly and disassembly of diesel engines

Knowledge of gas and diesel engines

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

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Field Engineer - Diagnostics Experience, leeds, west yorkshire

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Client:

Finning International

Location:

leeds, west yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

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Job Description:

Company:Finning (UK) LtdNumber of Openings:1Worker Type:PermanentPosition Overview:Working within Finning’s industry leading field service department, you will be a part of the in-frame team working across different sectors at the forefront of the companies on site diagnostic and repair capabilities for Caterpillar products, working on CAT engines, generators and components.
Locations - Leeds, Cannock, Cardiff, GlasgowJob Description:

As a Finning Engineer you will receive:

• Salary £38,500 - £43,800
• 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)
• Refer a friend bonus
• Employee reward platform (retails discounts and other employee rewards)
• Life insurance
• Laptop and phone, van
• 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.

Main Job Functions

You will respond to customer’s field repair and service requests, diagnosing and providing comprehensive detail about the nature the problem to the customer and Finning to create a quote as per the request of the customer within a cost and time effective manner.

• Provide an estimate of arrival time at customer’s site in response to service request based on the job instructions from Branch giving details of customer location, machine, contact name and nature of problem and current work situation.
• Contact customer’s site management in order to register arrival and presence on site and ensure knowledge of customer procedures so as to adhere to site requirements.
• Diagnose the likely cause of reported equipment problems, in discussion with customer operators/supervisors and using specialised equipment, in order to provide the customer with an information for the work required.Provide a comprehensive detail to allow Finning to construct a quote as requested by the customer.
• Identify the parts required to carry out the repair and requisition any parts and determine expected time of delivery so that a date and time of any necessary service re-visit can be agreed with customer.
• Undertake repair and service work on a variety of Caterpillar engines and generators.

Education and Experience

• LDV driving licence.
• Formally trained (NVQ Level 3 preferred) and served as a service engineer for a significant period or equivalent experience.
• Experience of a variety of gas and diesel engines, generators both LV and HV.

Knowledge

• Knowledge in the use of field-based diagnosis tools and equipment essential.
• Experience with assembly and disassembly of diesel engines and components
• Caterpillar large engine e.g. 3400, 3500, 3600 series engines, MWM, MAK series knowledge.
• Formally apprenticed trained (NVQ Level 3) and served as a workshop engineer for a significant period or equivalent experience.
• Experience of a variety of gas and diesel engines, generators both LV and HV.

At Finning we believe that our people are the heart and soul of our company and fundamental to our success. Our employees are rewarded with an attractive all-round benefits package including 25 days holiday, company pension scheme, healthcare, company share scheme and various flexible benefits.

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. 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.