Plant Fitter Workshop

Finning International; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Annual bonus

Tool allowance

Healthcare benefits

Access to company share scheme

Pension (up to 7%)

Life insurance

Laptop and phone

Job summary

Finning (UK) Ltd in Glasgow seeks a Rebuild Repair Engineer to perform reconditioning, repairs and maintenance on Caterpillar products in a large workshop. You will diagnose electrical, hydraulic and engine issues, prepare parts, and oversee overhauls to ensure machines meet Finning standards.

The role offers a competitive salary (£37,100 - £42,200), 25 days holiday (option to buy 5 more), annual bonus, pension and healthcare benefits, plus training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained or 5+ years in a quality service environment within construction equipment/plant.
• Practical knowledge of electrical, hydraulic and mechanical fitting work on large-scale machines.
• Experience with service manuals and computerised Service Information System (SIS) from the OEM.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed inspection of the machine to assess repair scope and commercial viability.
• Carry out diagnosis tests on components to support cost evaluations and warranty agreements.
• Prepare bill of materials and parts for proposed work; overhaul, repair or refurbishment per plan.
• Inspect and test completed machines to ensure performance and reliability.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Team player

Communication skills

Problem solving

Autonomous

Education

Apprentice trained

Tools

SIS (OEM)

Job description

## Plant Fitter WorkshopApply: Glasgow, GB: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 29, 2026 (27 days left to apply): R-2026-3648## **Company:**Finning (UK) Ltd## **Number of Openings:**1## **Worker Type:**Permanent## **Position Overview:**Working within an industry leading organisation at Finning, and the worlds 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.## **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.As a Rebuild Repair Engineer you will be based in one of Finning’s workshops, It will be your role to ensure products within the Construction Equipment product group operate, and will continue to operate for the foreseeable future, to Finning standards and customer requirements **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 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 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 If you are a Workshop Technician, HGV Mechanic, Construction Plant Fitter or Diesel Fitter / Mechanic and have experience working on Plant or Agricultural machinery or HGV's and would like to join an industry leading organisation then apply online today