Used Machines Engineer

Used Machines Engineer

Leicester & Peterborough Depots

  • Salary Competitive
  • Department Used Machinery
  • Contract Permanent

Main Purpose of the Role:

The main duties of this role are to be able to carry out Machine Plant Diagnostics, Servicing and
Repairs to JCB Construction and other manufactures equipment i.e., Agricultural, Industrial,
Heavy Line and Recycling Used Equipment to the highest standard mainly within the Leicester
workshop and including site visits.
You will need to promote and present a professional image and offer service solutions to our
customers and frequently liaise with JCB Manufacturer. The objective of this role is to provide
the Customer with a World Class level of Customer Service.

Responsible to:

Used Sales Manager

Duties/Responsibilities:

• 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
evaluations 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 dispatching 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.

Essential:

• 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 knowledge
• NVQ Level 2, 3 or equivalent and have experience in the construction, HGV or agriculture heavy
plant machinery sectors including servicing and maintenance then this could be the role for you.
• Experience on hydraulic systems, open and closed loop, axles, transmissions manual and power
shift, cam-bus electrical systems and working on JCB machinery or equivalent
• Portfolio of certification/achievements required
• Full UK driving licence required.

Basic Hours: 40 hours working week, 08.00 – 16.30 hours.

• Overtime after 8 hours, the first 4 hours at time and a half, thereafter paid at double
time (daily).

Benefits

• Competitive rates of pay
• 22 days paid holiday + bank holidays + 1 day for every 5 years completed service.
– Holiday pay includes average overtime, on completion of your probationary.
• Pension scheme
• Tool allowance
• Company sick pay scheme
• Death in Service Scheme (4 x last P60)
• Private medical health (contributory)
• Chiropractor private medical treatment scheme/ occupational health
• Employee assistance programme
• Company uniform
• JCB online, classroom & workshop-based training programmes for all roles & career
development.
• Call out with standby payment and guaranteed 4 hours overtime.
• If you refer a friend or family member and they join the company, you will receive £250.00
after 3 months of their start date and a further £250.00 on completion of their six-month
probationary period.
• Visit to the Story of JCB, factory tour and VIP lunch.