Preparation Engineer in Cannock

We are excited to announce an opportunity for a New Equipment Preparation Engineer to join our flagship preparation workshop in Cannock. You will be working to prepare and ready a range of Caterpillar machines for Finning customers, including a significant volume of machines that will be supporting some of the largest and most exciting modern infrastructure projects.

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Completing all health and safety pre-work documentation and liaising with the customer service team to provide the very best customer experience.
• Carrying out the safe pre-delivery preparation and customisation of earth moving equipment, attachments and components.
• Completing daily preparation tasks by following standard work instructions to the highest possible standards.
• Keeping 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:

Standard contracted hours for this position are 43 hours per week, Monday to Friday. To ensure we support our customers and meet our delivery deadlines, the role may be required to work additional hours including evenings or weekends, for which overtime is paid in accordance with our overtime rates.

As a Finning employee, you will receive:

• Salary £33,970
• 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
• Life insurance
• Laptop and phone
• 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.

What to expect:

You will work within a workshop environment with a large supportive team. You will be issued a phone, laptop (with main dealer standard diagnostic software). A range of tooling will be available from our tool stores. 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 equivalent in land-based service engineering, vehicle maintenance and repair, or mechanical engineering, with demonstrable skills and experience working within any mechanical background will be considered. Previous experience of working with off-highway machinery is not essential; but you will need foundational mechanical and electrical knowledge, an enthusiasm to learn and develop your skills, and awareness of good workshop practices including working in a timely, safe and cost-effective manner.

Personal Skills Knowledge and Experience:

• You must be self-motivated and adaptable.
• You must have effective problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of good workshop practices.
• Current working knowledge in a mechanical discipline.

The salary and benefits package are industry competitive. Applications are welcomed from those with a background in service, maintenance or repair of heavy machinery, materials handling equipment, agricultural machinery, powered access equipment, cranes or lifting gear and light or heavy vehicles with a strong electro-mechanical background and the enthusiasm and capability to start a career with the largest Caterpillar dealer in the world.

At Finning, we prioritise 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.