Rebuild/Repair Engineer (Permanent)

My client is the worlds largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. We believe that our people are the heart and soul of our company and fundamental to our success. Our employees are rewarded with an attractive all-round benefits package including 25 days holiday, company pension scheme, healthcare, company share scheme and various flexible benefits.
We are looking for a dedicated Rebuild Repair Engineer to ensure that the refurbishment of Caterpillar products within the Construction Equipment product group operate, and will continue to operate for the foreseeable future, to my clients standards and customer requirement by carrying out a range of reconditioning and maintenance work on those products.

Main Duties
Undertake a detailed inspection of the machine to confirm or expand on any initial field inspection report so that a commercial assessment of the likely repair, replacement refurbishment work can be made.
Carry out standard diagnosis tests on machine components to enable more accurate cost assessments or for the issue of condition and warranty agreements to customers.
Produce a comprehensive list of parts and materials required for the proposed machine preparation work.
Undertake overhaul, repair or refurbishment work on the machine to the agreed work plan, removing and despatching components for specialist attention, re-installing the original or replacement part or repairing original parts.
Inspect and test completed machine to ensure unit is operating to expected performance levels.

Skills and Knowledge
Formal apprenticed trained or a development opportunity for a qualified apprentice
Preferably with a background in materials handling
A licence to drive reach trucks is required.
Practical skills in operating construction equipment in confined spaces.
Detailed knowledge of the use of general service manuals and computerised Service Information System (SIS) from the OEM.
Practical experience in the mechanical fitting work on large-scale machines. Practical knowledge of tooling and specialised equipment to conduct repairs on difficult and heavy machinery.
Practical knowledge of rigging, slinging and jacking procedures.
Electrical, hydraulic and mechanical fitting skills