Workshop Plant Fitter in Cannock

Company: Finning (UK) Ltd

Position: Rebuild Repair Engineer (Permanent)

Job Overview

Working within Finning’s industry‐leading workshop environment, you will carry out reconditioning, repairs and maintenance on Caterpillar Construction Equipment. Your responsibilities include supporting 2nd life overhauls and ensuring machines meet Finning standards and customer requirements.

Responsibilities

• Undertake detailed inspections to confirm or expand on field inspection reports, enabling accurate commercial assessments of repair or refurbishment work.
• Carry out diagnosis tests on machine components to support cost evaluations and determine warranty or service eligibility.
• Produce comprehensive lists of parts and materials required for proposed machine preparation work.
• Perform overhaul, repair or refurbishment work on machines according to agreed work plans, removing and dispatching components as needed and reinstalling original or replacement parts.
• Inspect and test completed machines to ensure they operate to expected performance levels.
• Adhere to agreed job times, maintain high quality on finished machines, and keep machine stock ready for hire.
• Ensure safety compliance and work within SHEQ obligations to achieve zero accidents.

Qualifications & Experience

• Preferably with a background in plant machinery or similar industries (e.g., HGV, agriculture).
• Either apprentice trained or minimum five years’ experience in a quality service environment within a similar industry.
• A licence to drive reach trucks is required.
• Practical experience operating construction equipment in confined spaces and performing mechanical fitting work on large‑scale machines.

Key Skills

• Strong organisational, time‑management and flexibility.
• Excellent attention to detail, work accuracy, numeracy and quality orientation.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team with strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Motivated self‑starter with planning and organisational skills to meet tight deadlines.
• Effective problem‑solver with strong analytical capabilities.
• Commitment to a customer focus and ability to build positive rapport with customers.
• Deep understanding of general service manuals and the Computerised Service Information System (SIS) from the OEM.
• Practical knowledge of tooling, specialised equipment, rigging, slinging and jacking procedures.
• Electrical, hydraulic and mechanical fitting knowledge.

Benefits

• Salary: £36,100 – £41,000 per annum.
• 25 days holiday (purchase up to five extra days).
• Annual bonus and tool allowance.
• Healthcare benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry) and new child payments for new parents.
• Access to company share scheme.
• Up to 7% pension (matched by company).
• Life insurance, laptop and phone, and industry‑leading CAT product training.
• Overtime compensation.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages, flexible working options and support from a team of 40+ mental health first aiders.
• Employee wellbeing solutions, charitable opportunity and length‑of‑service recognition awards.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Finning is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital status, or disabilities. Reasonable accommodations or adjustments will be provided to individuals with disabilities as needed.

How to Apply

If you are a Workshop Technician, HGV Mechanic, Construction Plant Fitter or Diesel Fitter/Mechanic with experience in plant or agricultural machinery, or HGVs, and wish to join an industry‑leading organisation, please apply online today.