Workshop Engineer (Plant)

LB201 - Workshop Engineer (Earth Moving)

Location: Biggleswade 

Salary:£15 - £17.30 p/h

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Workshop Engineer on behalf of one of our clients.

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carries out routine pre delivery inspections of new machines.
• Fits both factory approved and local supplied extras to machines where required.
• Modifies machines according to guidelines and specifications.
• Performs all forms of repair and servicing to machines.
• Contributes to the repair, overhaul and diagnosis of plant equipment.
• Develops an effective working relationship with Workshop Engineers and the Workshop Team and can support others where required.
• Maintains a healthy and safe working environment for self and others through a clear understanding of workplace safety requirements and systems.
• Supports the roles of others ensuring administration and paperwork is completed effectively and on time as and when required.
• Ensures customer expectations are met by maintaining clear communication with the Workshop Supervisor.
• Contribute towards to the success of the apprenticeship programme by supporting and mentoring engineering apprentices.
• Works with the customer in mind, making sure that quality work standards are maintained consistently.
• Works in accordance with the company quality assurance guidelines.
• Is able to effectively contribute to recognising and improving work processes so as to drive greater efficiency.
• Uses initiative and takes appropriate action to ensure good housekeeping standards are followed and maintained in the workshop area.
• Ensures that self-image is a key contributor to promoting company business.
• Proactively seeks new opportunities to develop personal skills and looks at opportunities within the workshop to apply these.
• Any other duty as required by management commensurate with the post.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Satisfactory completion of a recognised apprenticeship in a related industry to NVQ level 3.
• GCSE passes grades A-C in Mathematics and English.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Able to demonstrate previous experience in a similar role and / or industry.
• Smart and well presented.
• Good communicator at all levels.
• Flexible approach to work.
• Computer literate and able to demonstrate uses of IT relevant to role.
• Be able to travel UK & Ireland as required to support business requirements.
• To be able to travel overseas as required.
• Keep up to date on technical skills and knowledge.
• Attends training as required.

Desirable:

• NVQ level 3 in heavy plant engineering.
• Industry related training acquired (i.e cscs cards, operator training, hose manufacture, air conditioning, etc ).
• Experience in major component overhaul / refurbishments.
• Previous experience with service software and interfaces.