Agricultural/Automotive Service Technician

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Hessle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Manufacturer training

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Job summary

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing is seeking an Agricultural Service Technician to join a growing machinery business serving local farming customers.

You will combine workshop-based servicing with field service work, diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and ensuring machinery stays operational during peak farming periods. A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel are required, with manufacturer training provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural machinery or similar engineering environments.
• Strong fault-finding abilities.
• Able to work independently and manage customer-facing responsibilities.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Agricultural machinery experience is advantageous, but full product training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic faults.
• Attending customer sites and farms to carry out repairs and breakdown support.
• Completing machine inspections and preventative maintenance work.
• Preparing new and used machinery for delivery.
• Providing technical advice and support to customers.
• Completing service documentation and job reports accurately and on time.

Skills

Diagnostics

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Mechanical systems

Customer facing

Driving licence

Job description

Reed Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Agricultural/Automotive company

Agricultural Service Technician

Are you a skilled engineer looking for a varied role where no two days are the same?

We are looking for an Agricultural Service Technician to join a successful and growing machinery business. This is an excellent opportunity to work with industry-leading equipment, receive specialist manufacturer training, and build a long-term career within the agricultural sector.

This role combines workshop-based servicing with field service work, supporting customers across the local area. You'll be responsible for diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and ensuring machinery remains operational during critical farming periods.

Salary: Competitive + Overtime + Excellent Benefits

What You'll Be Doing

• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic faults.
• Attending customer sites and farms to carry out repairs and breakdown support.
• Completing machine inspections and preventative maintenance work.
• Preparing new and used machinery for delivery.
• Providing technical advice and support to customers.
• Completing service documentation and job reports accurately and on time.
• Working safely and following all company health and safety procedures.
• Participating in ongoing manufacturer and technical training programmes.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within agricultural machinery, plant equipment, HGV, commercial vehicles, construction equipment, automotive, or similar engineering environments.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding abilities.
• Good understanding of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage customer-facing responsibilities.
• Professional, positive, and customer-focused attitude.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Agricultural machinery experience is advantageous, but full product training will be provided for the right candidate.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.

Overtime available during seasonal peak periods, including occasional evenings and weekends.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Company vehicle for mobile technicians (dependent on experience and role requirements).
• Manufacturer-accredited training.
• Structured career development and progression opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Enhanced company sick pay.
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Additional day off for your birthday.
• Life assurance (3x annual salary).
• Employer-funded healthcare cash plan.
• Wellbeing and support programme.
• Uniform provided.
• Employee discounts.
• Free onsite parking.