Description
New Preparation Engineer
Position Overview:
We are excited to announce an opportunity for a Equipment Preparation Engineer to join our flagship preparation workshop in Dublin
You will be working to prepare and ready a range of Caterpillar machines for Finning customers, including a significant volume of machines which will be supporting some of the largest and most exciting modern infrastructure projects
Job Description:
Overview of Responsibilities:
On a daily basis you’ll be:
Completing all health and safety pre-work documentation and liaise 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 39 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.
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
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.
Qualifications ranging from NVQ, City and Guilds or equivalent in land-based service engineering, vehicle maintenance and repair, or mechanical engineering,
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, light or heavy vehicles, passenger cars, or candidates with a strong electro-mechanical background and the enthusiasm and capability to start a career with the largest Caterpillar dealer in the world.
