Mechanic - Mechanical Engineering Field Service Engineer

Key responsibilities & accountabilities

Repair and Maintenance of Vehicles, Machinery and Equipment

work as a team to successfully deliver high standards of service delivery for the maintenance and repair of assets across your geographical areas of responsibility

ensure that all maintenance, whether preventative or otherwise, inspections, servicing, and statutory checks (Such as PUWER, LOLER, PSSR, MOTs, Fuel Bowser, Plant, Trailers, AVs, etc) are completed in accordance with the manufacturers specifications and internal FC policy

ensure regular communication is provided to charge hand / service delivery administrator on the status of equipment throughout the repair or maintenance process

ensure all assets are assessed for lifespan at each scheduled maintenance event and advise line management should repairs exceed financial expectation

ensure that records of all and any maintenance event, whether scheduled or otherwise, are recorded within the asset management software

ensure all workshop equipment safety check processes are completed

assess and carry out all assigned tasks, identifying the most appropriate method of effecting a repair/maintenance whilst considering cost, downtime and ensuring the safety of all

Financial

identify any parts required and present as much information as possible to charge hand / admin to order if above delegated authority

comply with delegated authority limits for any purchases, escalating those which may be required

highlight to charge hand / admin any instances where parts quotations may exceed financial expectation for further discussion and authorisation

goods receive any parts ordered on receipt of parts

assist in managing parts, consumable and lubrication stocks of assigned workshop vehicle

Communication

maintain effective communications across your team, colleagues and suppliers through regular and routine discussions, toolbox talks and scheduled reviews

ensure end users are kept fully informed of the status of assets under repair via chargehand / admin

seek honest feedback on your own performance and act on that feedback

attend training and maintain CPD to comply with business and personal requirements

create and champion an inclusive working environment where people feel valued, safe to challenge and where contribution and success is recognised

Health and Safety

complete short job risk assessments when they identify additional risks to a job specific risk assessment

keep records for audit / review purposes

utilise the COSHH database wherever required

attend weekly toolbox talks with your team on matters such as health & safety and regulatory compliance

ensure the effective safe working and encourage across the department

ensure that your workspaces are regularly cleaned and are accessible, inclusive and maintain a positive approach to hygiene and welfare standards

Business Sustainability

assist your team to successfully deliver business objectives/ outcomes/ targets in accordance with PPG 35 waste

identify areas where a reduction of waste could be achieved, and in cases where this is not feasible, recycling of packaging is effective

encourage an inclusive environment where people feel valued, and where new innovations are openly suggested for future improvements

And any other tasks reasonably requested by your line manager.

Skills, knowledge & experience

Essential professional and technical experience

demonstratable experience working in a customer and technical engineering focused environment

experience of carrying out maintenance and repair on a wide range of different vehicles, machines and equipment

experience and knowledge of applying health and safety considerations

good communication skills

Desirable professional and technical experience

knowledge and use of fleet management software, including asset records

experience in working as part of a wider team across multiple geographical areas

a high level of technical expertise on repair, maintenance and diagnostics of mechanical, electronic and hydraulic systems found on heavy plant machinery and agricultural equipment

experience in vehicle diagnostics and air conditioning

diagnostic knowledge for mechanical engineering assets (VME) using husqvarna, snap-on and other tools

knowledge of electric vehicles

wielding (arc and MiG) and fabrication skills

knowledge of risk assessments and COSHH

Qualifications

Essential

full UK driving license category B (enables you to drive a manual vehicle up to 3,500kg in the uk)

mechanical engineering based qualifications, for example: City and Guilds Motor Vehicle Engineering (3905), Plant/Agricultural NVQ Maintenance Level 2, or equivalent.