Plant Fitter - Workshop

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Tool Allowance

Healthcare benefits

Share scheme

Pension

Life insurance

Laptop & phone

Overtime

Maternity/Paternity

Flexible working

Job summary

Finning (UK) Ltd is seeking a skilled Rebuild Repair Engineer in Ashford to recondition, repair and maintain Caterpillar equipment in a large workshop environment. You will diagnose, overhaul and test machines, supporting 2nd life overhauls and ensuring safety and quality.

The role offers a salary of £37,100–£42,200 plus annual bonus, holiday, pension and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare, life insurance, share schemes and a company laptop/phone, with ample opportunity for

Qualifications

• Background in plant machinery or similar industries (HGV/agriculture).
• Apprentice-trained or minimum 5 years in a quality service environment.
• Licence to drive reach trucks is required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed inspection of the machine to confirm or expand on initial field inspection.
• Carry out standard diagnosis tests for cost evaluations and warranty decisions.
• Produce a comprehensive parts and materials list for the work plan.
• Overhaul, repair or refurbishment work as per the plan and reassemble components.
• Inspect and test the completed machine to ensure it meets performance standards.

Skills

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Teamwork

Communication

Planning under pressure

Problem solving

Customer focus

SIS knowledge

Rigging & jacking

Tools

SIS (Service Information System)

Job description

Company

Finning (UK) Ltd

Number of Openings: 1

Worker Type: Permanent

Position Overview

Working within an industry leading organisation at Finning, and the world’s largest CAT dealership, your role as Rebuild Repair Engineer will be carrying out reconditioning, repairs and maintenance on Caterpillar products and supporting 2nd life overhauls to products within the Construction Equipment product group. 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 and tasked with the repair and maintenance of CAT machinery.

Location

Ashford

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
• 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 oriented
• 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
• 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 plant machinery or similar industries i.e. HGV / agriculture
• 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

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

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.