Preventative Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction plant industry is seeking a Preventative Maintenance Engineer to ensure operational availability of equipment. This permanent field-based role involves routine servicing, inspections, and minor repairs, with opportunities for training and advancement.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus up to 5 extra days

Annual Bonus

Healthcare benefits

Company share scheme

Up to 7% pension

Life insurance

Laptop, phone, and van

Industry-leading CAT product training

Enhanced maternity and paternity packages

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Approximately 3 years of relevant experience or related engineering work.
• HGV fitter, car mechanic, agricultural engineer, or military vehicle technician considered.
• Health & Safety training is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attend customer sites to perform preventive maintenance.
• Liaise with service controllers and customers.
• Complete documentation accurately.

Skills

Basic knowledge of engines

Hydraulics

Powertrain

Vehicle electrics/electronics

Education

C&G Level 1

Job description

Company: Finning (UK) Ltd

Number of Openings: 1

Worker Type: Permanent

Position Overview: As a Preventative Maintenance Engineer, you will work in conjunction 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 that may impact availability and carry out minor repairs as requested. During this role, you will serve as an ambassador for safety, ensuring safe servicing practices 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 according to manufacturer guidelines, including oil sampling (75%)
2. Machine Inspection: Visual and mechanical analysis to identify developing issues in systems such as hydraulic, electrical, powertrain, and mechanical (20%)
3. Minor Repairs: Carrying out minor repairs, installing telematic systems, and undercarriage inspections (5%)

Benefits:

• Salary GBP33,970
• 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, and van
• Industry-leading CAT product training
• Overtime opportunities

Additional Benefits:

Enhanced maternity and paternity packages, family-friendly policies, flexible working options, mental health support, employee wellbeing initiatives, charity involvement, and recognition awards.

Requirements:

This is a field-based role requiring a full driving license held for at least 2 years, subject to DVLA checks.

Working Hours:

43 hours/week with flexible start and finish times. Includes one Saturday in three at overtime rate.

Skills:

Basic knowledge of engines, hydraulics, powertrain, and vehicle electrics/electronics related to heavy mobile plant servicing and repair.

Responsibilities:

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

Qualifications and Experience:

Approximately 3 years of relevant experience or related engineering work, such as HGV fitter, car mechanic, agricultural engineer, military vehicle technician, or a formal apprenticeship with at least C&G Level 1. Health & Safety training is desirable but not essential.

Opportunities:

This role offers training and potential progression into field service positions within the company.

Company Values:

Finning promotes diversity and inclusion, equal opportunity employment, and is a forces-friendly employer committed to supporting individuals with disabilities and military veterans.