Job title: Field Engineer, Marine Bias UK wide (Home Based)
Company: Finning
Job description: Company: Finning (UK) Ltd
Number of Openings: 1
Worker Type: Permanent
Position Overview: As a Finning Field Engineer you will respond to customer’s Marine repair and service requests. You will be responsible for diagnosing and providing comprehensive detail about the nature the problem to the customer and Finning to create a quote as per the request of the customer within a cost and time effective manner.
Job Description:
Working within Finning’s industry leading field service department, and for the largest CAT dealer in the UK and Ireland, you will be at the forefront of the companies on site diagnostic and repair capabilities for Caterpillar products.
Your role will be to execute the maintenance, overhaul, troubleshooting, repair, testing and commissioning (as the case may be) of Caterpillar and MaK engines, packages and systems installed in vessels.
As a Finning Engineer you will receive:
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday
- Annual Bonus
- Annual Tool Allowance
- Access to company share scheme
- Healthcare benefit (claim costs back of everyday health costs i.e. dentist, opticians,
- up to 8% pension
- Van, laptop and phone
- Industry leading CAT product training
- Overtime
Major Job Functions
- Provide an estimate of arrival time at customer’s Location in response to service request based on the job instructions from Branch giving details of customer location, Vessel, contact name and nature of problem and current work situation.
- Contact customer’s site management in order to register arrival and presence on site and ensure knowledge of customer procedures so as to adhere to site requirements.
- Diagnose the likely cause of reported equipment problems, in discussion with customer operators/supervisors and using specialised equipment, in order to provide the customer with an information for the work required. Provide a comprehensive detail to allow Finning to construct a quote as requested by the customer.
- Identify the parts required to carry out the repair and requisition any parts and determine expected time of delivery so that a date and time of any necessary service re-visit can be agreed with customer.
- Undertake repair and service work on the machine to the agreed work plan, removing and despatching components for specialist attention and re-installing the original or replacement, to bring the machine up to the required standards.
Individual Competencies
Customer Focus: Being successful means continuously paying attention to customer needs and adapting as these evolve. This heightens the importance of building strong customer relationships and delivering customer centric solutions
Cultivates Innovation: Paying attention to what customers want and need – new and improved products, services, solutions, and experiences. Taking initiative and collaborating with people who have diverse points of view. Embrace the mindset you and Finning are never done, never satisfied, never standing still
Drives Results: Infusing the team and organisations with a sense of urgency. Creating a culture where organisational performance is always top of mind. Communicating a vision, setting priorities, developing and executing plans that achieve the desired outcome for Finning
Courage: Being comfortable with the conflict that is inherent to being a champion of an idea or course of action. Meeting tough situations head-on to constructively resolve them. Saying what needs to be said at the right time, to the right person, in the right manner to effect change
Specific Skills
Work autonomously on own initiative and also well as part of a team
Strong communication & interpersonal skills and ability to build positive relationships across all levels of the business
Motivated and dynamic self-starter
Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to work in high-pressured situations and to tight deadlines
Effective problem solver with strong analytical skills
Knowledge
Knowledge in the use of field based diagnosis tools and equipment essential
Knowledge and experience of in depth repair of marine engines.
Accountability
Undertake a local site risk assessment prior to commencing service work, preparing an appropriate method statement in line with standard situation procedures and principles, or discuss rectification of site circumstances with customer and/or Finning supervisor so that all work is carried out in accordance with health and safety requirements. Inspect and test completed machine to ensure unit is operating to expected performance levels, reporting any further defects or suspect conditions to the customer to support the ongoing operational effectiveness of the machine. Finish the service reports and warranty documentation to enable the correct and timely charging of the customer and suppliers. Ensure compliance with all Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge in the use of field-based diagnosis tools and equipment essential
- Medium & high-speed marine engines, packages and systems.
- Electronic, mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
Education:
- Formally apprentice trained (NVQ Level 3) and served engineer.
- LDV driving licence.
If you would like to work for a global organisation offering industry leading training and a competitive package then apply online today
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We are committed to diversity at Finning, to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce and as an equal opportunity employer we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. Finning does not discriminate against applicants based on genders, races, national and ethnic origins, religions, ages, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities.
Expected salary:
Location: Poole, Dorset
Job date: Thu, 06 Jul 2023 03:12:30 GMT
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