Mobile Plant Fitter

Overview

Diagnose, repair and service Caterpillar plant equipment on customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

• site contact
• machine repair
• parts management
• fault diagnosis
• arrival estimate

Tasks

-Contact customer’s site management in order to register arrival and presence on site and ensure knowledge of customer procedures so as to adhere to site requirements. -Undertake repair and service work on the machine to the agreed work plan, removing and despatching components for specialist attention and re-installing the original or replacement, to bring the machine up to the required standards. -Identify the parts required to carry out the repair and requisition any parts and determine expected time of delivery so that a date and time of any necessary service re-visit can be agreed with customer. -Diagnose the likely cause of reported equipment problems, in discussion with customer operators/supervisors and using specialised equipment, in order to provide the customer with an information for the work required. Provide a comprehensive detail to allow Finning to construct a quote as requested by the customer. -Provide an estimate of arrival time at customer’s site in response to service request based on the job instructions from Branch giving details of customer location, machine, contact name and nature of problem and current work situation.

Requirements

• heavy earthmoving
• nvq level3
• ldv licence
• cat training
• field diagnosis
• problem solving

What You Bring

-Experience of a variety of construction and static machines essential -Strong communication & interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business -Heavy Earth Moving equipment operating knowledge -Apprentice trained / Formally trained Engineer (NVQ Level 3 preferred in Land Based Engineering / Plant Fitting), served as a field service engineer for a significant period or development opportunity for a qualified apprentice -LDV driving licence -Effective problem solver with strong analytical skills -Knowledge in the use of field-based diagnosis tools and equipment essential -Industry leading CAT product training -Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to work in high-pressured situations and to tight deadlines

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Benefits

-Laptop and phone and van -Salary £39,720 - £45,118 -Annual Tool Allowance -Life insurance -Employee reward platform (retails discounts and other employee rewards) -Annual Bonus -Up to 7% pension (matched by company) -25 days holiday (purchase up to 5 extra days holiday) -Healthcare benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry, and new child payments to support new parents) -Access to company share scheme -Refer a friend bonus

About Finning

-has a rich history rooted in providing essential equipment and services to industries like construction, mining, and energy. -operates in key global markets including Canada, South America, and the UK. -specializes in providing solutions for heavy industries, delivering construction, mining, and energy services across vast sectors. -plays a crucial role in powering large-scale infrastructure projects and driving resource development. -offers parts, maintenance, and innovative technological solutions to clients worldwide. -has supported some of the largest and most ambitious projects globally. -has made significant strides in advancing digital technologies and remote monitoring solutions to enhance equipment performance and customer satisfaction.

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