Workshop Fitter

Finning; Cannock Wood; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Workshop Fitter to join their team in Cannock Wood. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to showcase your engineering skills while working on Caterpillar products. You will be responsible for performing mechanical and electrical repairs on heavy machinery, ensuring the highest standards of safety and customer service. With access to advanced diagnostic tools and a supportive team environment, you will face new challenges regularly, enhancing your professional growth. If you are self-motivated and eager to learn, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Attractive benefits package

Flexible benefits

Industry-leading training

Qualifications

• Demonstrable skills in mechanical and electrical repairs.
• Experience working with plant or heavy vehicles is essential.
• Formally apprentice trained preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe in-depth repair of earth moving equipment.
• Complete all health and safety pre-work documentation.
• Keep the workshop in a clean and orderly condition.

Skills

Mechanical Repairs

Electrical Repairs

Customer Focus

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Education

NVQ in Plant Fitting

City and Guilds in Automotive Engineering

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Diagnostic Software

Specialist Test Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Finning Cannock Wood, England, United Kingdom

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Position Overview:

Working in one of Finning’s workshops will place you in the very best environment to display your current engineering ability while acquiring new dealer level skills working on the Caterpillar product.

Company:

Finning (UK) Ltd

Number of Openings:

1

Worker Type:

Permanent

Position Overview:

Working in one of Finning’s workshops will place you in the very best environment to display your current engineering ability while acquiring new dealer level skills working on the Caterpillar product.

You will need to have both outstanding customer focus coupled with in depth knowledge of plant equipment. The ability to carry out mechanical or electrical repairs and customised machinery fittings to large Caterpillar earth moving machinery in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner, utilising a combination of the most up to date dealer software and traditional repair techniques.

Job Description:

Overview Of Responsibilities

• Complete all health and safety pre-work documentation and liaise with the customer service team to provide the very best customer experience.
• Carry out the safe in-depth repair of earth moving equipment, attachments and components.
• Identify any parts required and clearly communicate to the customer and service control team and execute the repair plan to the highest possible standards.
• Keep the workshop and work area in a clean and orderly condition while working to CAT contamination control guidelines and keeping yourself and colleagues safe.
  
  

What To Expect

• You will work within the workshop either alone or in small team which is job dependant
• You will be issued a phone, laptop (with main dealer standard diagnostic software) and a range of specialist test tooling will be available from the tool stores. You will be expected to have your own hand tools.
• Due to the large product range, there will be new challenges and experiences on a regular basis.
  
  

Qualifications

Qualifications ranging from NVQ, City and guilds or similar in Plant fitting, LGV/HGV, automotive mechanical engineering, with demonstratable skills and experience working with plant or heavy vehicles will be considered. Formally apprentice trained preferred.

Personal Skills Knowledge And Experience

• You must be self-motivated, adaptable, and have strong planning and organisational skills.
• You must have effective problem solving and analytical skills.
• Knowledge of good workshop practices, use of overhead cranes, specialist tools and test equipment.
• Current working knowledge of earth moving equipment.
  
  

At Finning we believe that our people are the heart and soul of our company and fundamental to our success. Our employees are rewarded with an attractive all-round benefits package and various flexible benefits.

If you would like to work for a global organisation offering industry leading training and a competitive package, then apply online today.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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