Agricultural Engineer

Alecto Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A machinery supplier in Devon is seeking an experienced Agricultural & Forestry Engineer to service and repair agricultural machinery. This field-based role offers a competitive salary of £45,000-£50,000 along with a fully equipped company van and fuel card. You will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing machinery, providing technical advice, and delivering outstanding customer service. Candidates should have strong mechanical diagnostic skills and a valid UK driving licence. Apply now to join a company that values your expertise.

Benefits

Fully equipped company van

Fuel card

Laptop and phone

Paid overtime

Clear training and progression pathway

Qualifications

• Experience working on tractors, combines, harvesters, or other forestry machinery.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic skills.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing agricultural and forestry machinery.
• Providing field-based support and occasional workshop work.
• Diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems.
• Offering technical advice and delivering excellent customer service.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostic skills

Hydraulic diagnostic skills

Electrical diagnostic skills

Ability to work independently

Customer service skills

Education

NVQ or equivalent qualifications

Job description

Agricultural & Forestry Engineer - Devon (Also known as: Farm Machinery Engineer, Forestry Technician, Field Service Engineer, Heavy Plant Engineer, Service Engineer, Logging Equipment Technician, Forest Machinery Mechanic)

£45,000-£50,000 + Fully Equipped Van + Fuel Card

Monday-Friday | Overtime Available

If you're an experienced engineer working on agricultural, horticultural or forestry machinery and want a role where your skills are genuinely valued, this opportunity is for you.

Alecto Recruitment is partnering with a nationally recognised machinery supplier looking for skilled engineers to support customers across Devon. This is a long-term, field-based role offering structured development, steady work, and a company that invests in its people.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Fully equipped company van
• Fuel card
• Laptop and phone
• Paid overtime
• Clear training and progression pathway
• Salary up to £50,000

If you're tired of feeling undervalued, underpaid, or underutilised, this is your chance to work for a company that appreciates your expertise.

What You'll Be Doing

• Servicing, maintaining, and repairing agricultural and forestry machinery
• Providing field-based support and occasional workshop work
• Diagnosing faults across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
• Offering technical advice and delivering excellent customer service

What You Bring

We're looking for candidates with experience in one or more of the following roles:

• Agricultural Engineer / Technician
• Forestry Engineer / Technician
• Field Service Engineer
• Heavy Plant Engineer
• Logging Equipment Technician
• Forest Machinery Mechanic
• Service Technician / Workshop Engineer

You should have:

• Experience working on tractors, combines, harvesters, forwarders, or other forestry machinery
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic skills
• A full UK driving licence
• The ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
• NVQ or equivalent qualifications are preferred but not essential. If you have the right skills and attitude, we want to hear from you.

INDHP If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call immediately and ask to speak to Chloe.

Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy.