Plant Fitter

Finning UK & Ireland; Leeds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy equipment dealer is seeking a Disassembly Fitter in Leeds to disassemble machinery components and conduct repairs. The role offers career development opportunities, comprehensive training, and a competitive salary of GBP31,600 along with a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and generous holiday allowances.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Annual Bonus

Healthcare benefits

Access to company share scheme

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Laptop and phone

Industry leading training

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained to NVQ Level 2 or minimum 3 years experience in similar industry.
• Experience in operating construction equipment and mechanical fitting work.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble machine components and perform comprehensive assessments.
• Overhaul and repair machinery following detailed work plans.

Skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving

Planning and organization

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Tools

Computerised Service Information System

Service manuals

Job description

Overview

As a Disassembly Fitter working within Finning, the largest CAT dealership in the UK and Ireland, you will be part of a team disassembling machine components, from engines and transmissions to axles and cylinder heads. This role offers career development toward a Plant Fitter position with periodic blocks of training at our Cannock-based HQ (typically 2 weeks).

As a Finning Engineer you will receive:

• Salary - GBP31,600
• 25 days holiday (purchase up to 5 extra days)
• Annual Bonus
• 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.
• 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.

Who are we

Finning are the largest Caterpillar dealership worldwide, specialising in Heavy Equipment, Machinery, and Power Generation. We have been 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.

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

• An understanding of the use of general service manuals and computerised Service Information System
• 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

• Either apprentice trained to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or minimum 3 years experience in quality service environment within a similar industry or sector
• Practical experience in operating construction equipment in confined spaces and mechanical fitting work on large-scale machines

If you are seeking a role that can provide you with your next step in career development and would like to join an industry leading organisation then apply online today!