Agricultural Engineer

Alecto Recruitment Limited; London Borough of Hackney; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dedicated service van

Ongoing manufacturer training

24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Enhanced pension contribution

Life assurance scheme

On-site parking

Long-term career progression

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment Limited in Winchester area is seeking an Agricultural Service Technician to service, maintain, and repair advanced farming machinery. The role focuses on diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults, with opportunities for overtime during peak harvest seasons.

You will work from the Winchester depot, enjoy a dedicated service van, and receive ongoing manufacturer training, plus a generous holiday entitlement and enhanced pension contribution.

Qualifications

• Experience as Agricultural Engineer, Plant Fitter, HGV Technician or similar.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Relevant engineering qualifications (Land-Based, Plant Maintenance, HGV, Agricultural Engineering) beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Confidence operating machinery for testing and diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair a range of agricultural machinery to manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and transmission faults.
• Carry out planned maintenance, inspections and breakdown repairs.
• Use manufacturer diagnostic software and laptop-based systems.
• Complete detailed job reports recording time and parts used.
• Identify additional repair or maintenance opportunities and communicate findings to customers.
• Work closely with the Service Manager and wider engineering team to ensure customer expectations are exceeded.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Communication

Driving licence

Education

Land-Based Engineering

Plant Maintenance

HGV

Agricultural Engineering

Tools

Manufacturer diagnostic software

Job description

Agricultural Service Technician

Winchester | £35,000 - £40,000 OTE | Overtime Available

Are you an experienced engineer looking to work on some of the most advanced agricultural machinery in the industry?

A well-established agricultural machinery dealer is looking for a Service Technician to join their Winchester depot. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in agricultural, plant, construction, commercial vehicle or HGV engineering who enjoys fault finding, servicing and repair work both independently and as part of a team.

You’ll play a key role in maintaining and repairing a range of modern agricultural equipment, with a particular focus on harvesting machinery, ensuring customers receive reliable and efficient support throughout the year.

The Role

• Service, maintain and repair a range of agricultural machinery to manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and transmission faults.
• Carry out planned maintenance, inspections and breakdown repairs.
• Use manufacturer diagnostic software and laptop-based systems (training provided where required).
• Complete detailed job reports and accurately record time and parts used.
• Identify additional repair or maintenance opportunities and communicate findings professionally to customers.
• Work closely with the Service Manager and wider engineering team to ensure customer expectations are exceeded.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as an Agricultural Engineer, Plant Fitter, HGV Technician, Construction Equipment Engineer or similar.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills across electrical, hydraulic and mechanical systems.
• Relevant engineering qualifications are beneficial (Land-Based Engineering, Plant Maintenance, HGV, Agricultural Engineering or equivalent).
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Confidence operating machinery for testing and diagnostic purposes.

Package & Benefits

• £35,000 - £40,000 OTE depending on experience.
• Dedicated service van.
• Ongoing manufacturer and technical training.
• 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Enhanced pension contribution scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.

Working Hours

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
• 39-hour basic working week
• Overtime available at enhanced rates
• Additional hours and occasional weekend working required during peak harvest periods