Agricultural Engineer

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Laptop

Mobile phone

Tool insurance

PPE

Leave 24–28 days

Pension

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking an Agricultural Engineer to service and repair farm machinery in Maidstone, Kent. You’ll diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults and use diagnostic laptops and systems to identify issues while benefiting from ongoing training and progression opportunities.

The role offers a company van, laptop and mobile, generous leave, pension and enhanced sickness pay, plus cycle-to-work and EE discounts. Overtime boosts earnings.

Qualifications

• Experience as Agricultural Engineer or related roles.
• Qualification in Land-Based Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical, diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Good communication and willingness to learn.
• Overtime flexibility during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Use diagnostic laptops and technical systems to identify issues.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Develop skills through ongoing training.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Diagnostic skills

Fault finding

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Education

Land-Based Engineering qualification

Tools

Diagnostic laptops

Technical systems

Job description

Agricultural Engineer / Agricultural Mechanic - Maidstone | £19-£20 per hour + Company Van + Excellent Benefits

Looking for your next move as an Agricultural Engineer, Farm Machinery Engineer or Agricultural Mechanic? Join an established agricultural machinery dealership in Kent, where you'll enjoy excellent benefits, ongoing training and clear opportunities to progress your career.

Whether you're an experienced Agricultural Technician or a Land-Based Engineer looking to develop your skills, you'll receive ongoing support and the opportunity to work on leading agricultural machinery.

Why apply?

• £19-£20 per hour, plus regular overtime opportunities to boost your earnings
• Company van, laptop and mobile phone
• £20,000 tool insurance and free PPE, including safety boots
• 24 days' annual leave, rising to 28 days
• Excellent pension, life assurance and enhanced sickness pay
• Standby and on-call payments
• Ongoing manufacturer training
• Four clear stages of career progression
• Additional benefits, including cycle-to-work scheme, eye tests and EE discounts

Key Responsibilities

As an Agricultural Engineer, you'll help keep agricultural machinery operating efficiently through a range of maintenance and repair work.

• Service, maintain and repair agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Use diagnostic laptops and technical systems to identify issues.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Develop your skills through ongoing training.

What we're looking for

• Experience as an Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Mechanic, Farm Machinery Engineer, Agricultural Technician or Plant Engineer.
• A relevant qualification in Land-Based Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
• Strong mechanical, diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
• Flexibility to work overtime during busy periods.

Job Number │ 49198 / INDPLANT

Location │ Kent

Role │ Agricultural Engineer