Agricultural and Plant Engineer

Alecto Recruitment Limited; Worthing; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

Optional Saturday overtime

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment Limited in Worthing is seeking an experienced Agricultural/Plant Technician for a workshop-based role. The position offers a £46,000 basic salary, a company van and fuel card, and a Monday–Friday pattern from 7:00am to 5:00pm.

You will service, maintain and repair a range of machinery, with occasional Saturday overtime paid at time and a half, based in a modern workshop to improve work-life balance and focus on core technical tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Agricultural Engineer, Plant Fitter, Plant Technician, HGV Technician, or similar.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Experience working on diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs efficiently.
• Experience servicing and maintaining heavy machinery, plant equipment, tractors, telehandlers, loaders or similar.
• UK driving licence; full licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair agricultural and plant machinery.
• Diagnose hydraulic, mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
• Complete inspections and document service records.
• Work efficiently to minimise equipment downtime.
• Ensure work complies with health and safety standards.
• Support the wider engineering team when required.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulic diagnostics

Diesel engines

Preventive maintenance

Inspections

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

City & Guilds

Job description

Agricultural / Plant Technician

• Worthing, West Sussex
• £46,000 Basic Salary
• Company Van & Fuel Card Provided
• Monday-Friday, 7:00am-5:00pm
• Optional Saturday Overtime Paid at Time and a Half

Tired of spending your day driving between jobs?

What if you could earn £46,000 basic, keep the benefits of a company van and fuel card, and be based primarily from a workshop instead of spending hours on the road?

This is an opportunity for an experienced Agricultural or Plant Technician to join a growing engineering team in Worthing, working on a wide range of specialist agricultural and heavy equipment while enjoying the stability of a workshop-based role.

Many engineering positions involve constant travelling, long days on the road and unpredictable schedules. This role offers something different. You'll be based mainly from a modern workshop, giving you a consistent working location, better work-life balance and the opportunity to focus on what you do best - maintaining and repairing machinery.

What's In It For You?

• £46,000 Basic Salary
• Workshop-Based Role with Minimal Travelling
• Company Van & Fuel Card
• Monday-Friday Working Pattern (7am-5pm)
• Optional Saturday Overtime at Time and a Half
• Stable, Long-Term Career Opportunity
• Work on a Diverse Range of Agricultural & Plant Equipment
• Supportive Team Environment
• Excellent Work-Life Balance Compared to Traditional Field Service Roles

The Role

As an Agricultural / Plant Technician, you'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing a variety of machinery and equipment, ensuring assets remain safe, reliable and fully operational.

Working from a well-equipped workshop, you'll carry out routine maintenance, inspections and repairs across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems while maintaining high standards of workmanship and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair agricultural and plant machinery.
• Diagnose and rectify hydraulic, mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
• Complete inspections and identify potential issues before failures occur.
• Accurately complete service records and job documentation.
• Work efficiently to minimise equipment downtime.
• Ensure all work is completed in line with health and safety requirements.
• Support the wider engineering team when required.

Who We're Looking For

We're looking for an engineer who enjoys fault-finding, takes pride in delivering quality work and wants to join a business that genuinely values skilled technicians.

You’ll ideally come from an agricultural, plant, construction equipment, HGV or heavy engineering background and be confident working independently within a workshop environment.

Ideally You'll Have:

• Experience as an Agricultural Engineer, Plant Fitter, Plant Technician, HGV Technician, Construction Equipment Engineer or similar.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Experience working on diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• The ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs efficiently.
• Experience servicing and maintaining heavy machinery, plant equipment, tractors, telehandlers, loaders, municipal vehicles or similar equipment.
• A recognised engineering qualification such as NVQ Level 2, NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent (beneficial but not essential).
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance and equipment inspections.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach to work.
• A full UK driving licence.

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