Plant Maintenance Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy equipment supplier is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Engineer in Chesterfield. The role involves efficient routine maintenance, equipment inspections, and minor repairs to ensure operational availability. Candidates should have a background in engineering or related fields, with a full driving license. The position offers competitive salary and comprehensive benefits, including healthcare and development opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus

25 days holiday

Healthcare benefits

Pension plan

Company van

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• 3 years direct experience in engineering or related functions.
• Formal training in health and safety is desirable.
• Willingness to progress to a field service position.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative maintenance according to guidelines.
• Conduct visual and mechanical inspections.
• Complete minor repairs and installations.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Electrical systems analysis

Mechanical systems analysis

Health and safety awareness

Education

C&G level 1 apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Telematics systems

Job description

Overview

As a Preventative Maintenance Engineer, you will work with the controller to maximise the operational availability of equipment for the customer through timely and efficient routine and preventative maintenance servicing and machine inspections. You will identify possible issues which may impact availability and perform minor repairs as requested. You will be an ambassador for safety, servicing products in a manner that promotes safety for self and customer.

This role is field-based and requires a full driving licence for at least 2 years. Working pattern is Monday – Friday with one Saturday in three at overtime rate. Working hours are 43 per week with flexible start and finish times.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance servicing in line with manufacturers guidelines, including routine oil sampling.
• Perform machine inspections (visual and mechanical analysis) to identify developing issues in hydraulic, electrical, powertrain and mechanical systems.
• Complete minor repairs identified during inspection and install telematics systems; carry out undercarriage inspections.
• Liaise with service controller and customer at the outset and as work progresses; ensure work is completed to high standards and equipment is safe before handing back to the customer.
• Ensure equipment is serviced in line with manufacturers recommendations and complete all related paperwork accurately and in a timely manner, including customer signatures.
• Take proper care of company vehicle and equipment.

Education and Experience / Qualifications

• Either direct experience (around 3 years) or experience in a related engineering function, e.g. car mechanic, HGV fitter, Agricultural Engineer or REME/military vehicle background; or a formal apprenticeship qualification that includes at least a C&G level 1.
• Formal training in health and safety is desirable but not essential; further training will be provided. This role offers opportunities to progress to a field service position with further development.

Benefits and Opportunities

• Salary £33,970; 25 days holiday (purchase up to 5 extra days); annual bonus; annual tool allowance; healthcare benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry, and new child payments); access to company share scheme; pension up to 7%; life insurance; laptop and phone; company van; industry-leading CAT product training; overtime.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages, family-friendly policies, flexible working options, mental health support and wellbeing solutions, charitable giving opportunities, and recognition programs.

Company Commitments

• Finning is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential.
• Finning does not discriminate based on background or identity and provides reasonable accommodations during recruitment. We are a forces-friendly employer and support Armed Forces personnel and their families.