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Service & maintenance engineer

Aberdeen
Permanent
Finning
Maintenance engineer
€38,000 a year
Posted: 4 October
Offer description

Position Overview

As Service and Maintenance Engineer you will be part of the Finning Power Rental team, working on a wide range of electric power projects across the UK and Ireland. Setting up rental solutions and ensuring the rental equipment including generators, load-banks, transformers, fuel tanks and ancillaries are in a serviceable condition to support our rental customers. Our extensive range of equipment includes prime, back up and emergency power solutions. From Cat generators and load banks to HV and LV transformers, fuel tanks, cables and custom solutions.


Company

Finning (UK) Ltd


Number of Openings

* 1


Worker Type

* Permanent


Job Description

Benefits listed below are provided to the successful candidate. This role is field-based and requires driving and site work.


Benefits

* Salary Circa £38,000
* 25 days holiday (purchase up to 5 extra days)
* Annual Bonus
* Healthcare benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry, and new child payments to support new parents)
* Access to company share scheme
* Life insurance
* Laptop and phone, van
* CAT product training
* Overtime

Additionally, enhanced maternity and paternity packages, family-friendly policies, flexible working options, mental health support, wellbeing solutions, charitable giving opportunities, and recognition awards are available.

* This is a field-based role. For this position it is essential that all drivers hold a full driving licence for 2 years. (Eligibility subject to a full DVLA licence check)


Major Job Functions

* Inspect, service and maintain the rental equipment (generators, transports, fuel tanks, loadbanks, cables, panels) in line with the maintenance schedules (5%)
* Complete the ready to rent task for the rental equipment, recording the inspection and documenting the data within CAT inspection application. (5%)
* Complete the rental returns process for the rental equipment, recording the inspection and documenting the data within CAT inspection application. (5%)
* Set up the rental equipment according to the agreed requirements of the customer, and if applicable, according to the project drawings and descriptions from the Application Engineering team. (15%)
* Troubleshoot technical problems encountered on equipment and resolve the problem in a quick, safe and efficient way. (15%)
* Provide support in the preparation and execution of logistics for inbound and outbound equipment when required. (5%)
* Lead the site installation (to designed layout), commissioning and decommissioning of the rental solution, including synchronisation of several generators. (20%)
* Troubleshoot complex technical problems encountered on equipment and resolve the problem in a quick, safe, and efficient way. (10%)
* Perform more in-depth repairs on the rental equipment. (15%)
* Fully adhere to all Health & Safety policies and procedures, including proactive logging of incidents and timely risk assessments. (5%)


Specific Skills

* The completion and demonstrated application of the skills within the Finning E&T service and maintenance engineering up to and including the advanced level of training
* Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to convey complex technical issues clearly
* Ability to work in a fast-paced, self-directed, entrepreneurial environment
* Ability to direct and mentor Finning Power Rental engineering team and sub-contractors
* Resourceful, with the ability to work independently
* Adaptable to changing circumstances
* Excellent understanding of Health & Safety regulations
* Customer focused and commercially aware
* Flexible approach to 24/7 business


Knowledge

* Strong working experience of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems
* Good knowledge of product range and product control across the rental equipment portfolio
* Good working knowledge of Load bank processes including setup and testing processes


Accountability

* Work safely and in accordance with QHSSE policies to prevent accidents and report near misses, incidents and accidents immediately
* Adhere to the Company’s Electrical Safety Policy


Education & Experience

* Apprenticeship trained, NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical or Electronic) or equivalent
* Good knowledge of Health & Safety
* Driver’s license
* Proven track record in maintenance, diagnostics, investigation of mechanical/electrical faults
* 5+ years’ experience in the Rental energy sector or a similar role
* Further mechanical and/or electronic engineering qualifications
* Safe pass (ROI) or CSCS (UK) required
* Offshore certifications (where required)
* Able to demonstrate competence for Level 1 Engineer as per the company training and skills matrix

Finning Power Rental is a leading provider of temporary and emergency power solutions to hire and rent across the U.K. and Ireland. As part of the Finning group, we are the largest global dealer of Cat products and services.

If this role is of interest then apply online today.

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. We do not discriminate 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 accommodating individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer and has signed the Armed Forces Covenant.


Seniority level

* Mid-Senior level


Employment type

* Full-time


Job function

* Management and Manufacturing


Industries

* Machinery Manufacturing

Location notes: Aberdeen/Inverurie/Kintore/Stonehaven/Ellon areas; Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

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