Qualifications 

Minimum of NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds and/or Equivalent in Engineering, Plant Maintenance, Agricultural/HGV Mechanics

Job Skills

• 5+ years’ relevant experience (post apprenticeship) in the repair and maintenance of Heavy Construction Plant – Bulldozers, Dump Trucks, Excavators, Graders, Loading Shovels etc.
• Knowledge and experience of Tier 4 and 5 Engines, Regen & Adblue Systems.
• Proven Technical Competence on Diesel Engines, Regen Systems, Transmissions, Drive Lines, Hydraulics & Electrical Systems.
• Experience and knowledge in laptop diagnostics/fault finding.
• Elevated level of Health & Safety knowledge.
• Working with a cost-conscious mindset to ensure maximum profitability.
• Competent at writing engineers reports/job cards/asset condition reports
• Computer literate with emails and tablet-based maintenance systems

Job Roles / Duties

• Undertake the maintenance, diagnostics and repair of OEM branded equipment (Volvo, Caterpillar, Komatsu and Bell) within a geographical area.
• Conduct inspections, local preparation, brake testing etc.
• Order parts for your repair as necessary, return any unused parts in a clean condition at the time of job completion.
• Help and coach colleagues, where necessary.
• Accurate and punctual completion of systems/paperwork.
• Conduct all work in line with quotations and time guides, highlighting to management where more work may be needed.
• Ensure company tool defects ad reported, used in line with current test periods and in line with instructions/training.
• Complete dynamic risk assessments and method statements prior to starting any work.

PLANT, Material Handling