Company: Sitech Technology Systems Ltd
Number of Openings: 1
Worker Type: Permanent
Position Overview:
Are you ready to take your engineering skills to the next level? As a Field-based Machine Control Engineer, you will play a crucial role in transforming the construction industry. Reporting directly to the Installations Team Leader (Regional), you will provide exceptional customer support through on-site machine control installations, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs across various machine types and brands nationwide.
At SITECH UK, we are proud to be the exclusive dealer of Trimble Machine Control Systems, the most advanced technology available for the heavy equipment industry. Our mission? To empower construction professionals with innovative tools that ensure precision, efficiency, and productivity on every project.
Location: Leeds / Manchester area
Job Description:
As an Installation Engineer, your primary responsibility will be the installation of Trimble hardware. This includes:
* Accurately measuring machine control systems on OEM (Trimble Earthworks, GSC900) dealer machines and customer construction equipment.
Benefits:
* Competitive salary of circa £40,000
* 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (with an option to purchase up to 5 extra days)
* Annual bonus opportunities
* Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry, and new child payments)
* Access to a company share scheme
* 5% pension matched by the company
* Refer a friend bonus (€1300 if successful)
* Employee reward platform with retail discounts
* Life insurance coverage
* Company laptop, phone, and van provided
* Industry-leading product training
Major Job Functions:
* Installation: Lead on-site installations of SITECH/Trimble equipment across all OEMs, including Dozers, Excavators, Graders, Pavers, and Compactors.
* Service: Provide maintenance and support through call-outs, troubleshooting, and customer assistance (60% of your time).
* Measure & Calibration: Conduct calibration and re-calibration of SITECH/Trimble equipment as part of installations and support (10%).
* Operations: Collaborate with the Machine Control Installation Team Leader to meet customer requirements (5%).
* Documentation: Ensure operational quality by documenting post-installation testing (5%).
* Training & Development: Provide operator training to end-users and support the integration of technology (5%).
* Self-Management: Maintain high standards in all activities, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
* Results-Driven: Understand the importance of customer satisfaction and strive for first-time fixes and timely service.
Specific Skills:
* College or vocational qualification in Mechanical, Hydraulics, Electronics, or similar engineering.
* Proven ability to troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical issues on heavy equipment.
* Familiarity with construction site operations and machine control systems is a plus.
* IOSH, RAMS, and Health & Safety awareness with an up-to-date CSCS card.
* Experience in Arc welding is useful but not essential.
* Basic PC skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge:
* Experience with construction equipment and technology is preferred.
* Understanding of field installation, calibration, and service support processes.
* Hands-on learning is essential during initial training.
* Supervision by a qualified SITECH Installation and Support Engineer will be provided.
Accountability:
* Installation Engineers
* Service controller - planner & scheduler
* Application Engineers
* Customer installations and calibrations
* Operations and Service Costs
* Effective time management to support SITECH and customer needs.
Education & Experience:
* Experience in an OEM or OEM Dealer site environment in an engineering/operations role.
* Field engineering experience is a plus.
* Strong customer service skills are essential.
This role is perfect for an electrically biased plant fitter or a controls engineer familiar with the plant industry. On-the-job training will be provided for the right candidate, who should have a keen eye for detail and the ability to troubleshoot effectively.
If you’re excited about this opportunity and meet the qualifications, we encourage you to apply today!
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage individuals from all backgrounds to express themselves and achieve their full potential. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, or mental and physical disabilities. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Finning is also a forces-friendly employer, having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, pledging to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.