Rebuild/Repair Engineer in Glasgow

Location: Finning Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

Seniority Level: Mid‑Senior | Employment Type: Full‑time | Job Function: Management and Manufacturing | Industry: Machinery Manufacturing

Working within an industry leading organisation at Finning, and the world’s largest CAT dealership, your role as Rebuild Repair Engineer will be carrying out reconditioning, repairs and maintenance on Caterpillar products and supporting 2nd life overhauls to products within the Construction Equipment product group.

You are highly experienced, motivated, and have a track record of strong electrical, hydraulic and engine troubleshooting skills. You will work in a large workshop environment and be tasked with the repair and maintenance of CAT machinery.

Benefits

• Salary – £36,100 – £41,000
• 25 days holiday (purchase up to 5 extra days)
• Annual bonus
• Annual tool allowance
• Health care benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry, and new child payments)
• Access to company share scheme
• Up to 7% pension (matched by company)
• Life insurance
• Laptop and phone
• Industry‑leading CAT product training
• 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.

Major Job Functions

• Undertake a detailed inspection of the machine to confirm or expand on any initial field inspection report so that a commercial assessment of the likely repair, replacement and refurbishment work can be made.
• Carry out standard diagnosis tests on machine components to enable more accurate cost evaluations or for the issue of condition and warranty agreements to customers.
• Produce a comprehensive list of parts and materials required for the proposed machine preparation work.
• Undertake overhaul, repair or refurbishment work on the machine to the agreed work plan, removing and dispatching components for specialist attention, re‑installing the original or replacement part or repairing original parts.
• Inspect and test completed machine to ensure unit is operating to expected performance levels.

Specific Skills

• Flexibility, organisational and time management skills
• Excellent attention to detail, work accuracy/numeracy and quality orientated
• Work autonomously on own initiative and also well as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business
• Motivated and dynamic self‑starter
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines
• Effective problem‑solver with strong analytical skills
• A committed and positive attitude along with an obvious customer focus and the ability to build a positive rapport with customers

Knowledge

• Deep understanding of the use of general service manuals and computerised Service Information System (SIS) from the OEM
• Practical knowledge of tooling and specialised equipment to conduct repairs on difficult and heavy machinery
• Practical knowledge of rigging, slinging and jacking procedures
• Electrical, hydraulic and mechanical fitting knowledge

Accountability

• Adhere to agreed job times. Ensure the highest quality of finished machines.
• Maintain availability of machines ready to hire and presentation of machine stock parked in yard.
• Ensure positive feedback/nil customer complaints.
• Constant awareness of SHEQ obligations and zero accidents by maintaining a tidy and safe working area.

Education and Experience

• Preferably with a background plant machinery or similar industries i.e. HGV / agriculture
• Either apprentice trained or minimum 5 years’ experience in quality service environment within a similar industry
• A licence to drive reach trucks is required
• Practical experience in operating construction equipment in confined spaces and mechanical fitting work on large‑scale machines

EEO Statement

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. 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. 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.