Job Description

Location

Leicester & Peterborough Depots

Salary

Competitive

Department

Service

Division

Used Machines

Contract

Permanent

Used Machines Engineer

Responsible to: Used Sales Manager



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.



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

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.


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).

Powergen Qualifications (desirable not essential):



Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

IEE regs - 18th Edition (beneficial)



Role Requirements:



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.


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.