Agricultural Engineer

Bennett and Game; Kelty; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Agricultural Engineer to join their dedicated team in the Cowdenbeath area. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, where you'll diagnose and repair agricultural machinery, conduct inspections, and maintain high service standards. With a focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction, you'll play a key role in ensuring the efficient operation of agricultural services. If you are practical, proactive, and ready to take your career to the next level, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company van

Pension scheme

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in the agricultural sector or transferable engineering skills.
• Strong work ethic and a great attitude to join a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and repair agricultural machinery.
• Conduct regular servicing and maintenance tasks.
• Maintain communication with the Service Manager regarding job progress.

Skills

Diagnosing faults in agricultural machinery

Conducting Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI)

Customer service skills

Proactive problem-solving

Education

Qualifications in engineering or agriculture

Tools

Agricultural machinery

Company van

Tools provided by the company

Job description

Due to continued growth and increasing demand, our client is looking to expand their dedicated team with the addition of a skilled and motivated Agricultural Engineer in the Cowdenbeath area. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a well-established and evolving agricultural service provider, known for delivering high-quality solutions across the farming and construction industries.

We're ideally seeking a candidate with hands-on experience in the agricultural sector, though applications from individuals with transferable engineering skills and a passion for working in a fast-paced, rural environment are welcome. If you're practical, proactive, and ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.

Agricultural Engineer Job Overview

1. Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on a range of agricultural machinery, including attending machinery breakdowns.
2. Conduct Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI) on new equipment, and perform regular servicing and maintenance tasks.
3. Assess risks prior to commencing each job, identifying and addressing any potential safety or operational concerns.
4. Maintain daily communication with the Service Manager to provide updates on job progress and any arising issues.
5. Complete all job-related paperwork accurately and promptly on a daily basis.
6. Adhere to warranty procedures to ensure proper documentation and full reimbursement of repair costs.
7. Proactively promote the company's products and services, and pass on any sales or parts leads to the relevant departments.
8. Uphold a professional image through personal conduct, appearance, and maintaining a clean, well-presented company vehicle.
9. Identify and communicate any training needs to management to support personal and team development.
10. Raise and discuss any issues, errors, or concerns with management in a timely manner.
11. Share suggestions and ideas for improving operations, service delivery, or efficiency with the management team.
12. Perform any additional ad hoc duties as required to support the service department and wider business.

Agricultural Engineer Job Requirements

1. Experience in the agricultural industry or transferable skills in a similar industry.
2. A great attitude to join a close-knit team.
3. Qualifications would be advantageous but are not essential.
4. Strong work ethic and customer service skills.

Agricultural Engineer Salary & Benefits

1. £15-£18 an hour depending on experience.
2. Monday-Friday 8:00-5:00, with a half-hour lunch break.
3. Overtime available.
4. Company van and tools provided.
5. Pension scheme.
6. 28 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering various industries.

We act as a recruitment agency for this vacancy, and by applying, you grant us consent to process your data, contact you regarding our services, and submit your CV for the role you apply for.