Engine Preparation Engineer

Position Overview

As an Engine Preparation Engineer at Finning (UK) Ltd you will possess outstanding customer focus and deep knowledge of diesel engines. You will carry out pre‑delivery inspections on new engines to customer specification using our engine preparation order, ensuring safety, timeliness and cost‑effectiveness. You will use modern dealer software, traditional preparation techniques, and fitment of 3rd‑party supplied parts, working on the Caterpillar range of engines.

Major Job Functions

• Carry out pre‑delivery inspections on new engines to customer specification, including engine conversions, component removal and re‑installation.
• Delete or dispatch components to specialists as required.
• Maintain accurate work‑plan documentation and liaise with the customer service team.
• Identify parts required and communicate with the service control team.
• Keep workshop and work area clean and orderly, complying with safety and contamination control guidelines.
• Proactively identify improvements related to health and safety, facilities, and engine preparation processes.

What To Expect

• Work in a small workshop team, responsible for completion of your own allocated engines.
• Receive phone, laptop, diagnostic software and specialist tooling; you must have personal hand tools.
• Travel to and from work by your own arrangements.
• Experience continuous learning with a large product range.
• Practical knowledge of tooling, rigging, slinging and jacking procedures; forklift licence desirable.

Qualifications

• NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent in mechanical engineering, with demonstrable skills and experience working with industrial engines or plant and heavy vehicles.
• Formal apprenticeship considered.
• Workshop Technician, Mechanical Fitter or Diesel Fitter/Mechanic experience is desirable.

Benefits

• Salary 36,100-41,000 p.a.
• 25 days holiday (purchase up to 5 extra days).
• Annual bonus.
• Healthcare benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry, and child payments).
• Access to company share scheme.
• Up to 7% pension (matched by company).
• Life insurance.
• Laptop and phone.
• Industry leading CAT product training.
• Overtime.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages, flexible working options, employee wellbeing solutions and recognition awards.

Equal Opportunity

At Finning, we prioritise creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply. We do not discriminate based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status or physical or mental disability. We provide reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Finning is a forces friendly employer, signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.