Agricultural Engineer

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Laptop

Mobile phone

Pension

Life assurance

28 days annual leave (24 rising to)

On-call payments

Manufacturer training

Cycle-to-work

EE discounts

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy has a vacancy for an Agricultural Engineer in Saxham. You will service, maintain and repair farm machinery, diagnosing faults and carrying out preventative maintenance.

Training and clear progression paths are provided, with overtime opportunities and a package that includes a company van, laptop and mobile phone. Ideal candidates have experience in agricultural engineering and a Land-Based Engineering qualification, with strong diagnostic and fault-finding

Qualifications

• Experience as Agricultural Engineer or related field.
• Qualification in Land-Based Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic fault-finding skills.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Use diagnostic laptops and technical systems to identify issues.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Develop your skills through ongoing manufacturer training.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Diagnostic ability

Fault-finding

Overtime flexibility

Education

Land-Based Engineering qualification or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic laptops

Job description

Agricultural Engineer / Agricultural Mechanic - Saxham | £19-£20 per hour + Company Van + Excellent Benefits

Looking for your next move as an Agricultural Engineer, Farm Machinery Engineer or Agricultural Mechanic? Join an established agricultural machinery dealership in Saxham, where you'll enjoy excellent benefits, manufacturer-led training and clear opportunities to progress your career.

Whether you're an experienced Agricultural Technician or a Land-Based Engineer looking to develop your skills, you'll receive ongoing support and the opportunity to work on leading agricultural machinery.

Why apply?

• £19-£20 per hour, plus regular overtime opportunities to boost your earnings


• Company van, laptop and mobile phone


• £20,000 tool insurance and free PPE, including safety boots


• 24 days' annual leave, rising to 28 days


• Excellent pension, life assurance and enhanced sickness pay


• Standby and on-call payments


• Manufacturer training


• Four clear stages of career progression


• Additional benefits, including cycle-to-work scheme, eye tests and EE discounts

Key Responsibilities

As an Agricultural Engineer, you'll help keep agricultural machinery operating efficiently through a range of maintenance and repair work.

• Service, maintain and repair agricultural machinery and equipment.


• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.


• Use diagnostic laptops and technical systems to identify issues.


• Carry out preventative maintenance and inspections.


• Develop your skills through ongoing manufacturer training.

What we're looking for

• Experience as an Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Mechanic, Farm Machinery Engineer, Agricultural Technician or Plant Engineer.


• A relevant qualification in Land-Based Engineering or equivalent practical experience.


• Strong mechanical, diagnostic and fault-finding skills.


• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.


• Flexibility to work overtime during busy periods.

Job Number │ 49195 / INDPLANT

Location │ Saxham

Role │ Agricultural Engineer