Preventative Maintenance Engineer

Finning Canada; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction plant and power generation industries is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Engineer. This role involves routine maintenance, inspections, and minor repairs to ensure equipment availability. The engineer will work closely with customers and controllers, emphasizing safety and quality.

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus up to 5 extra days)

Annual Bonus

Annual Tool Allowance

Healthcare benefits

Company share scheme

Up to 7% pension

Life insurance

Laptop, phone, van

Industry-leading CAT product training

Overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years of relevant experience or related engineering background.
• Health & safety training preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Routine servicing of equipment per manufacturer guidelines.
• Conduct minor repairs and perform undercarriage inspections.
• Visual and mechanical analysis to identify issues in systems.

Skills

Basic knowledge of engines

Hydraulics

Powertrain

Vehicle electrics/electronics

Education

C&G level 1

Formal apprenticeship

Job description

Company:

Finning (UK) Ltd

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

As a Preventative Maintenance Engineer, you will collaborate with the controller to maximize the operational availability of equipment for the customer through timely and efficient routine and preventative maintenance, servicing, and machine inspections. Your responsibilities include identifying potential issues that may impact availability and performing minor repairs as needed. You will serve as an ambassador for safety, ensuring all servicing promotes safety for yourself and the customer.

Location:

St Neots / Biggleswade / Huntingdon / Letchworth

Job Description:

Rollo has a long, established heritage in the construction plant and power generation industries. As part of the Finning Group, Rollo benefits from world-class facilities, the latest technology, training, tooling, and industry-leading safety and quality processes.

Major Job Functions

1. Preventative Maintenance Servicing: Routine servicing of equipment per manufacturer guidelines, including oil sampling (75%)
2. Machine Inspection: Visual and mechanical analysis to identify issues in systems like hydraulic, electrical, powertrain, and mechanical components (20%)
3. Minor Repairs: Conduct minor repairs, install telematic systems, perform undercarriage inspections (5%)

Benefits:

• Salary £33,970
• 25 days holiday (plus up to 5 extra days)
• Annual Bonus
• Annual Tool Allowance
• Healthcare benefits
• Company share scheme
• Up to 7% pension
• Life insurance
• Laptop, phone, van
• Industry-leading CAT product training
• Overtime opportunities

Additional Perks:

Enhanced maternity/paternity packages, flexible working, mental health support, employee wellbeing, charity engagement, recognition awards, and more.

*This is a field-based role requiring a full driving license for at least 2 years (subject to DVLA check).

Working Hours:

43 hours/week, flexible start/finish times, Monday to Friday, with 1 Saturday in 3 at overtime rate.

Specific Skills:

Basic knowledge of engines, hydraulics, powertrain, and vehicle electrics/electronics related to servicing and repairing heavy mobile plant or similar equipment.

Accountability:

Attend customer sites, perform preventative maintenance, liaise with service controller and customers, ensure high standards and safety, complete documentation accurately, and maintain company vehicle and equipment.

Education and Experience:

Approximately 3 years of relevant experience or related engineering background (e.g., HGV fitter, agricultural engineer, military vehicle mechanic), formal apprenticeship with at least C&G level 1, health & safety training preferred but not essential. Training and progression opportunities are available.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Finning is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing reasonable accommodations and being a forces-friendly employer.