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Company: Finning (UK) Ltd Number of Openings: 10 Worker Type: Permanent Position Overview: As Disassembly Fitter Working within an industry leading organisation at Finning, and the largest CAT dealership in the UK and Ireland, you will be working within a team disassembling machine components, from Engines and Transmissions to Axles and cylinder heads Job Description:

This role would be suited to anyone with a NVQ level 2 or equivalent in industries such as Automotive, Agricultural Engineering, HGV or people already in the industry such as Hose Engineers or Mechanical Fitters that are looking for career development. This role will offer great career progression into a Plant Fitter role and as such there will be a requirement for periodic blocks (typically 2 weeks) of training at our Cannock based HQ

As a Finning Engineer you will receive:

• Salary - £31,600
• 25 days holiday (purchase up to 5 extra days holiday)
• Annual Bonus
• Healthcare benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry, and new child payments to support new parents)
• Access to company share scheme
• Up to 7% pension (matched by company)
• life insurance
• Laptop and phone,
• Industry leading CAT product training
• Overtime

Additionally, you will benefit from enhanced maternity and paternity packages, family-friendly policies to support working parents, enhanced flexible working options, support from a team of 40+ Mental Health first aiders, employee wellbeing solutions, the opportunity to work with your charity of choice, and length of service & recognition awards.

Major Job Functions

• Undertake a detailed inspection of the machine to confirm or expand on any initial field inspection report so that a commercial assessment of the likely repair, replacement refurbishment work can be made.
• Produce a comprehensive list of parts and materials required for the proposed machine preparation work.
• Undertake overhaul, repair or refurbishment work on the machine to the agreed work plan, removing and dispatching components for specialist attention, re-installing the original or replacement part or repairing original parts.

Who are we

Finning are the largest Caterpillar dealership world-wide, specialising in Heavy Equipment, Machinery, and Power Generation. We have been delivering unrivalled service for 90 years. We sell, rent, supply parts, service, and repair equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry, and a wide range of power systems applications.

Specific Skills

• Flexibility, organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail, work accuracy/numeracy and quality orientated
• Work autonomously on own initiative and also well as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business
• Motivated and dynamic self-starter
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Effective problem-solver with strong analytical skills
• A committed and positive attitude along with an obvious customer focus and the ability to build a positive rapport with customers

Knowledge

• An understanding of the use of general service manuals and computerised Service Information System
• Practical knowledge of tooling and specialised equipment to conduct repairs on difficult and heavy machinery
• Practical knowledge of rigging, slinging and jacking procedures
• Electrical, hydraulic and mechanical fitting knowledge

Accountability

• Adhere to agreed job times.
• Ensure the highest quality of finished machines.
• Maintain availability of machines ready to hire and presentation of machine stock parked in yard.
• Ensure positive feedback/nil customer complaints.
• Constant awareness of SHEQ obligations and zero accidents by maintaining a tidy and safe working area.

Education and Experience

• Either apprentice trained to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent or minimum 3 years’ experience in mechanical service environment within a similar industryor sector
• Practical experience in operating construction equipment in confined spaces and mechanical fitting work on large-scale machines

If you are seeking a role that can provide you with your next step in career development and would like to join an industry leading organisation 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.