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Machine control engineer

Bristol (City of Bristol)
Finning
Controls engineer
Posted: 9 July
Offer description

The Installation Engineer will be responsible for the installation of Trimble hardware, including accurately measuring the machine control systems on OEM (Trimble Earthworks, GSC900) dealer machines and customers' construction equipment.

Benefits include:

* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to purchase up to 5 extra days)
* Annual Bonus
* Healthcare benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry, and new child payments)
* Access to company share scheme
* 5% pension (matched by company)
* Refer a friend bonus (€1300 if successful)
* Employee reward platform (retail discounts and other rewards)
* Life insurance
* Laptop, phone, van
* Industry-leading product training


Job Functions:

1. Installation: Providing on-machine installation of SITECH / Trimble equipment across OEMs and customers, including dozers, excavators, graders, pavers, compactors with GCS900, CCS900, DPS900, Earthworks systems.
2. Service: Maintenance, support call-outs, troubleshooting, and support for SITECH / Trimble equipment.
3. Measure & Calibration / Advisory / Consultation: Calibration and re-calibration of machine control equipment in the field.
4. Operations: Supporting installation, calibration, and planning to meet customer requirements.
5. Training & Development: Providing operator training and acting as a trusted technology ambassador.
6. Operational Support: Supporting teams, stocks, vehicles, and improvements as requested.
7. Self-Management: Ensuring activities are fully completed, documented, and meet high standards.
8. Results: Prioritizing customer satisfaction, timely fixes, and high performance.


Specific Skills:

* Mechanical, Hydraulics, or Electronic engineering qualification
* Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic/electrical issues on heavy equipment
* Familiarity with construction site operations and machine control systems
* IOSH, RAMS, CSCS card
* Arc welding experience (useful but not essential)
* Heavy equipment operation experience
* Basic PC skills including Microsoft Office and research ability


Knowledge:

* Experience with construction equipment and technology
* Ground survey/digital field equipment experience
* Ability to troubleshoot hydraulic/electrical issues
* Understanding of installation, calibration, and support processes
* Hands-on learning and supervision by qualified engineers


Accountability:

* Installation and Application Engineers
* Customer installations and calibrations
* Operational and service cost management
* Time management supporting company and customer needs


Education & Experience:

* Experience in OEM or dealer environments in engineering or operations
* Field engineer and technology support experience
* Service environment or workshop experience
* Commitment to safety and customer service skills

This role suits electrically biased plant fitters or controls engineers familiar with the plant industry. On-the-job training will be provided. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, fault-finding skills, and mechanical/electronic awareness.

If you want to be part of a market-leading product in industry technology, apply today!

At Finning, we value diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer, encouraging all individuals to apply regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, age, sexual orientation, family status, or disabilities. We are also a forces-friendly employer, committed to supporting those who serve or have served in the armed forces. If you need accommodations during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.

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