Agricultural Engineer

Stangate Recruit; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Service Technician to deliver, install, and support automatic livestock handling systems. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of relevant experience, a strong mechanical aptitude, and a passion for the livestock industry. This role involves significant travel (2-3 nights per week) and offers a salary between £40,000 and £48,000 with a quarterly bonus based on performance. Join a dedicated team committed to quality and innovation.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus

Company pickup for personal use

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering, installing, repairing, and supporting equipment.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment.
• Ambition to learn and succeed in the role.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate delivery of equipment to customers.
• Install and provide training on the equipment.
• Offer technical support to clients.
• Undertake repairs and assist the Sales & Warehouse team.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Interest in the livestock industry

2-3 years experience in a similar role

Job description

Role: Service Technician

Location: Perth with travel across Scotland and England (and Ireland and Wales when required)

Salary: £40,000 – £48,000 plus quarterly bonus if company targets hit

Company Pickup (also available for personal use)

My client is a leading provider of innovative solutions in the agricultural sector, dedicated to enhancing productivity and efficiency for farmers across the UK and Ireland. With a strong commitment to quality and sustainability, they design and manufacture a range of advanced livestock handling equipment and technology. Core activities include: Manufacturing, Technology Integration and Customer Support.

They manufacture this equipment from their state-of-the‑art factory in New Zealand, where their Head Office is based and have sales locations in the UK (Perth), New Zealand, Australia, Ireland and the United States. The Perth office has a team of 6.

Role Overview

This role involves the delivery, install, commissioning, repairs, and support for their range of automatic sheep and cattle handling systems.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Facilitate delivery of equipment to customers
• Install equipment on farm where required
• Train customers on farm in the use of the equipment
• Provide phone and online technical support to clients
• Undertake repairs in the field and warehouse on the company’s products
• Installation of Cattle Yards as required
• Assist the Sales & Warehouse team with other duties as required.
• Assist with preparation and assembly of equipment
• Contribute to the overall company culture by living their value

About you

Ideally, they are looking for someone who has 2 to 3 years’ experience in a similar capacity, can operate in a fast‑paced environment and can step up in a challenging role. A strong mechanical aptitude and a keen interest in the livestock industry is a must combined with the long‑term ambition to continue learning and succeed.

Travel is required, expect to be away on average 2–3 nights per week (fully expensed). Travel across Scotland, England and Ireland and Wales as and when required.