Major Repair Technician

Career Area

Operations

Job Description

Major Repair Technician at Building Construction Products (BCP) in Desford, you will operate as part of a team within the off-line process responsible for the fitment/rework and test of parts/products to Caterpillar's acceptance standards.

As a Major Repair Technician, you are accountable for, but not limited to:

• Fitment/rework and test of non-conformance's raised during the assembly process.
• Follow documented dynamic risk assessments to perform safe and defect free assembly of parts and components, using various hand/power tools and lifting equipment provided in the work area.
• Diagnose/fix hydraulic issues and liaise/work with other departments to install root cause corrective actions.
• Fitment/rework and test of non-conformance's raised during the assembly process, operating BCP built machines where required.
• Train/coach new Repair Technician's/Apprentices within the area.
• Read schematic drawings to identify possible root cause of varying faults.
• Adhere to Caterpillar best working practices and Quality Acceptance Standards.
• Follow and utilise Caterpillar Production System principles of continuous improvement reporting, waste elimination and standard work.
• Participate in product / process improvement dialogues as required.
• Keep the work area clean, tidy and safe in line with 5S and total preventative maintenance (TPM).
• Adhere to the company's Health & Safety policy and safe working practices.
• Undertake training and further learning as required.

NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.

What You Can Demonstrate

• Demonstratable high level of assembly or mechanical aptitude and accuracy.
• An experienced Assembly Technician with build experience within the product value stream in which you will be working.
• The ability to learn to read hydraulic and electrical schematic drawings.
• Able to operate BCP products (training will be provided).
• Have a fully flexible approach to the job role & responsibilities
• Able to work on your own initiative and be self-motivated.
• Good problem-solving skills, necessary to get to the root cause of issues.
• Willing to undertake required training/learning.

What You May Have

• Previous experience of reading hydraulic and electrical schematic drawings.
• Relevant NVQ level 2/equivalent or higher.

Note: Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.

Job Title: Major Repair Technician

Salary: £28,969 rising to £30,450

Benefits: 27 days annual leave plus Bank holidays - opportunity to buy and sell, Bonus, Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%, Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution, optional flexible benefits including access to private health and dental care plans, EV car lease etc.

Location: Desford, Leicestershire

Contract: Permanent

Travel: Not required

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