Routine Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction plant and power industries seeks a Preventative Maintenance Engineer. The role involves ensuring the availability of equipment for customers through maintenance and inspections, promoting safety and efficiency. The position offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for training and progression.

Benefits

25 days holiday (plus purchase options)

Annual Bonus

Annual Tool Allowance

Healthcare benefits

Company share scheme access

Up to 7% pension

Life insurance

Company van, laptop, phone

Industry-leading product training

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Around 3 years of experience in mechanical or engineering roles.
• Formal qualifications including C&G Level 1 are desirable.
• Field-based role requiring a full driving license held for at least 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine servicing of equipment according to manufacturers' guidelines.
• Conducting machine inspections and performing minor repairs.
• Working collaboratively with the service controller and customers.

Skills

Basic knowledge of engines

Hydraulics

Powertrain

Vehicle electrics/electronics

Education

C&G Level 1

Job description

Job Description

Company: Finning (UK) Ltd

Number of Openings: 1

Type: Permanent

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. You will also promote safety by servicing products in a manner that ensures safety for yourself and the customer.

Location: St Neots / Biggleswade / Huntingdon / Letchworth

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

Major Job Functions:

1. Preventative Maintenance Servicing: Carrying out routine servicing of equipment in line with manufacturers' guidelines, including taking routine oil samples (75%).
2. Machine Inspection: Conduct visual and mechanical analysis of machine condition, highlighting developing issues with systems and components such as hydraulic, electrical, powertrain, and mechanical (20%).
3. Minor Repairs: Complete minor repairs identified during machine inspections, install telematic systems, and carry out undercarriage inspections (5%).

Employee Benefits:

• Salary: £33,970
• 25 days holiday (purchase up to 5 extra days)
• Annual Bonus
• Annual Tool Allowance
• Healthcare benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry, new child payments)
• Company share scheme access
• Up to 7% pension
• Life insurance
• Laptop, phone, van
• Industry-leading CAT product training
• Overtime

Additional benefits include enhanced maternity and paternity packages, family-friendly policies, flexible working options, mental health support, employee wellbeing solutions, charity work opportunities, and recognition awards.

This is a field-based role requiring a full driving license held for at least 2 years. Working hours are 43 hours per week with flexible start and finish times, Monday to Friday, with one Saturday in three at overtime rate.

Specific Skills: Basic knowledge of engines, hydraulics, powertrain, and vehicle electrics/electronics related to servicing and repair of heavy mobile plant or similar vehicles.

Accountability: Attend customer locations, perform preventive maintenance, liaise with the service controller and customer, ensure high standards and safety, complete all paperwork accurately, and maintain company vehicle and equipment.

Education and Experience: Around 3 years of direct experience or related engineering roles such as mechanic, HGV fitter, agricultural engineer, or military vehicle mechanic. Formal qualifications including at least C&G Level 1 are desirable. Further training will be provided, and opportunities for progression exist.

Finning values diversity and inclusion, is an equal opportunity employer, and supports reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. We are also a forces-friendly employer committed to supporting armed forces personnel and their families.