Workshop Engineer-2

Company:
Finning (UK) Ltd

Number of Openings:
1

Worker Type:
Permanent

Position Overview:
DiPerk Power Solutions are the only authorised OEM distributor for Perkins in the UK and Ireland, providing support for complex or minor repairs and regular interval servicing for plant, electric power, agriculture or marine equipment

**Job Description**:
You will respond to customer’s repair and service requests diagnosing and providing comprehensive detail about the nature the problem to the customer and Diperk to create a quote as per the request of the customer within a cost and time effective manner. You will need to have both outstanding customer focus coupled with in depth knowledge of engine repair / rebuilding. The ability to attend site and understand the customer needs and resolve any mechanical or electrical issues in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner, utilising the most up to date dealer software and repair techniques.

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.

Working hours

The contracted hours for this position are 39 hours per week however, to support our valued customers it may be required to work some additional hours including evenings or weekends, this will be paid in accordance with our overtime rates. There may also be a requirement to travel to other Finning branches

What to expect
- You will work within the workshop either alone or in small teams, which is job dependent
- 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.
- It is expected of you to travel to and from work by your own arrangements.
- 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, or 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.
- Knowledge using diagnostic tools such as Perkins EST, CAT ET or similar
- Current working knowledge of earth moving equipment.

Desirable skills:

- Perkins Engine Knowledge
- Generator Experience
- Marine Engine Experience
- Knowledge using diagnostic tools such as Perkins EST, CAT ET or similar

As a member of the Finning Group and working in one of the flagship workshops, DiPerk has access to the skills and expertise of one of the premium service providers in the plant and power generation industry, benefiting from world-class facilities, the latest technology, tooling, and industry leading safety and quality processes.

The salary and benefits package are industry competitive.