Graduate Engineer: Service Operations

Finning International; Dublin; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary €36,000

25 days holiday (+ option purchase up

Annual Bonus Up to 5%

Pension (matched by company)

Employee reward platform (retail &

Life insurance

Structured development programme

Hands-on experience with industry‑lead

Opportunities to work on real projects

Safety and career progression support

Job summary

Finning (Ireland) Ltd in Ireland is offering a Graduate - Service Operations position designed to develop your engineering and analytical skills within our Service, Engineering, and Technical teams. You will work with Caterpillar equipment, participate in maintenance, diagnostics and repairs, and receive structured training and mentoring.

You'll learn to analyse service processes, contribute to improvement projects, and support data-driven decisions while upholding safety.

Qualifications

• Degree (Level 6 or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic, Mechatronics or related field.
• Strong technical aptitude across mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems.
• Ability to analyse data and identify improvement opportunities.
• Good communication and team-working skills.
• Interest in process improvement and operational excellence.
• No prior full-time experience required; internships or placements acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply mechanical, electrical, or electronic engineering skills across Caterpillar equipment.
• Support planned maintenance, inspections, servicing, and repair activities under supervision.
• Assist with fault diagnosis and troubleshooting using diagnostic tools and processes.
• Contribute to structured improvement projects focused on efficiency and cost reduction.
• Analyse service processes to improve quality and turnaround time.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, waste reduction, digital enhancements).
• Collect, interpret, and utilise operational data to support decisions.
• Collaborate with engineers, supervisors, and technicians across workshop and field operations.
• Maintain accurate service documentation and reports.
• Participate in training programmes, coaching, and safety initiatives.
• Demonstrate strong safety leadership and uphold company values.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical/electronic engineering

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Commercial awareness

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Finning (Ireland) Ltd in Ireland is offering a Graduate - Service Operations position designed to develop your engineering and analytical skills within our Service, Engineering, and Technical teams. You will work with Caterpillar equipment, participate in maintenance, diagnostics and repairs, and receive structured training and mentoring.

You'll learn to analyse service processes, contribute to improvement projects, and support data-driven decisions while upholding safety.