About Kelston Sparkes
We are a leading provider of heavy equipment maintenance services, seeking an experienced Senior Engineer - Heavy Equipment to join our team in the UK. The successful candidate will have a strong background in plant maintenance and repair, with excellent diagnostic skills and experience working with various types of machinery.
The salary for this role is approximately £50,000 - £60,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Job Description
The Senior Engineer - Heavy Equipment will be responsible for overseeing the maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, including hydraulic excavators, articulated haulers, wheeled loaders, dozers, rollers, crushers, and screens. This will involve proactive maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of machinery, as well as mentoring junior engineers and apprentices.
Key responsibilities include:
* NVQ level 3 plant maintenance or equivalent
* Product knowledge on Cat, Volvo, Finlay, Gipo, Metso
* Great diagnostic experience, electrical and hydraulic, aftertreatment
* Able to use manufactures diagnostic equipment (Cat ET, Volvo Tech Tool)
* IT literate
* Great attitude to H & S
* Able to complete detailed risk assessments and method statements
* Mentor junior engineers and apprentices
* Communicate with manager of onsite requirements and breakdowns
* Compile required parts lists using manufacturers platforms (Cat SIS, Volvo Prosis)
* Take lead in complex multi engineer tasks
* Able to work under own initiative or as part of a team
* Quarry experience
* Team player
* Great communication skills
Benefits
Kelston Sparkes offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including a pension scheme and opportunities for career development.