Agricultural Engineer

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Enhanced overtime (1.5x)

Staff discounts

Referral bonuses

Wellbeing support

Life assurance

Pension

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking an Agricultural Engineer in Chelmsford to service and repair a wide range of modern agricultural equipment within a well-supported environment.

The role emphasizes diagnostics, routine maintenance, and customer liaison, with a structured Monday-Friday week and enhanced overtime. A strong background in agricultural machinery or mechanical engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with agricultural machinery or mechanical engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of machinery maintenance, diagnostics and repair.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults using modern diagnostic systems and software.
• Service, maintain and repair agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Complete warranty, chargeable and internal repair work.
• Safely handle heavy machinery and use specialist tools.
• Carry out routine maintenance and inspections.
• Liaise professionally with customers and suppliers.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within required timescales.

Job description

Agricultural Engineer - Competitive Package + Excellent Work-Life Balance

Take the next step in your career as an Agricultural Engineer within a well-supported, forward-thinking environment.

We are recruiting for an Agricultural Engineer in Chelmsford, working within a well-established agricultural machinery business. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of modern agricultural equipment, carrying out diagnostics, servicing and repairs to ensure machinery is kept running at its best. If you're an experienced mechanic or have an agricultural machinery background, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

• Structured Monday-Friday working week with an early finish on Fridays
• Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half
• 32 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Company sick pay and strong workplace pension
• Staff discounts, referral bonuses, wellbeing support and life assurance
• Long-term stability within a respected agricultural business

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults using modern diagnostic systems and software
• Service, maintain and repair agricultural machinery and equipment
• Complete warranty, chargeable and internal repair work
• Safely handle heavy machinery and use specialist tools
• Carry out routine maintenance and inspections
• Liaise professionally with customers and suppliers
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within required timescales

What we're looking for

• Experience working with agricultural machinery or within a mechanical engineering environment
• Strong understanding of machinery maintenance, diagnostics and repair
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Self-motivated, proactive approach to problem-solving
• Good physical fitness and hands-on ability
• Strong customer service skills
• Full clean driving licence

If you're looking for your next step as an Agricultural Engineer in Chelmsford, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive and established agricultural business.

Location │ Chelmsford

Role │ Agricultural Engineer