Agricultural Engineer

Holt-Recruitment; Norwich; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van and fuel card

Overtime available

Training and development opportunities

Established and supportive team

Job summary

Holt-Recruitment is seeking an experienced Agricultural Engineer / Service Technician to service, maintain and repair modern agricultural machinery across Norfolk and surrounding areas. The role combines field and workshop-based work with breakdown response and planned maintenance.

You will diagnose faults, service equipment, and liaise with customers, using GPS/telematics systems where applicable. A full UK driving licence and strong mechanical/electrical knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as an agricultural, plant, or heavy machinery engineer.
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Experience with modern agricultural systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair agricultural machinery.
• Carry out mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diagnostic fault finding.
• Work on tractors, combines, GPS, and telematics systems.
• Complete planned maintenance and breakdown repairs.
• Liaise with customers and provide technical support.
• Maintain accurate service records and job reports.
• Work independently and as part of a team when required.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.

Skills

Diagnostic fault-finding

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Customer communication

Driving licence

Tools

GPS/Telematics systems

Job description

Agricultural Engineer - Service Technician (Field & Workshop Based)

Location: Norfolkarea

Hours: Full-time, standard working week with overtime available

Salary: Competitive Basic DOE + Overtime @ 1.5x

We are recruiting for an experienced Agricultural Engineer / Service Technician to join a well-established team covering the Norfolk & surrounding areas. This is a mixed field and workshop-based role involving the servicing, maintenance, and repair of modern agricultural machinery, along with breakdown response and planned maintenance work.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose, service, and repair agricultural machinery
• Carry out mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diagnostic fault finding
• Work on modern equipment including tractors, combines, GPS, and telematics systems
• Complete planned maintenance and breakdown repairs
• Liaise with customers and provide technical support
• Maintain accurate service records and job reports
• Work independently and as part of a team when required
• Follow all health and safety procedures

Skills & Experience Required

• Experience as an agricultural, plant, or heavy machinery engineer
• Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
• Experience with modern agricultural systems preferred
• Ability to work independently and manage workload
• Strong customer-facing communication skills
• Good mechanical and electrical knowledge
• Full UK driving licence required

What’s on Offer

• Company van and fuel card
• Competitive salary depending on experience
• Overtime available
• Mix of field and workshop-based work
• Training and development opportunities
• Established and supportive team environment