Agricultural Engineer - Ely, Cambridgshire

Recruitment Co.; Ely; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Life assurance

Income protection

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development opportunities

Mentoring & career development

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Cycle to Work

Eyecare contributions

Cinema & Sky Store discounts

Supermarket discounts

Holiday discounts

Employee referral scheme

On-site health checks & annual fluVacc

Job summary

Recruitment Co. is seeking an Agricultural Service Engineer for a permanent position in a busy workshop near Ely, supporting maintenance and repair of a large fleet of agricultural machinery.

You will work in a hands-on role combining workshop-based engineering with field service, ensuring equipment runs safely and efficiently year-round. Manufacturer training and ongoing development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing or repairing agricultural, plant, construction or heavy machinery.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Basic Microsoft 365 knowledge, including Outlook and Excel.
• Willingness to learn and develop new technical skills.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of agricultural machinery
• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
• Completing planned maintenance and responding to machinery breakdowns
• Carrying out repairs both in the workshop and in the field
• Using manufacturer diagnostic software, technical manuals and service information
• Completing machinery assembly and pre-delivery inspections
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with manufacturer specifications
• Maintaining accurate service and repair records
• Supporting the wider workshop and agricultural operations teams
• Following all Health and Safety procedures

Skills

Experience servicing or repairing,

Job description

Ely - £17.00 to £18.50 per hour EV salary sacrifice scheme, 31 days holidays

Are you an Agricultural Engineer, Service Engineer or Plant Engineer looking for a permanent role with a well-established and growing agricultural business?

We are recruiting an Agricultural Service Engineer to join a busy engineering workshop near Ely, supporting the maintenance, servicing and repair of a large and varied fleet of agricultural machinery.

This is a hands‑on role combining workshop‑based engineering with field service support. You will play an important part in keeping essential agricultural equipment operating safely, reliably and efficiently throughout the year.

The Role

• As Agricultural Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of agricultural machinery

• Diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults

• Completing planned maintenance and responding to machinery breakdowns

• Carrying out repairs both in the workshop and in the field

• Using manufacturer diagnostic software, technical manuals and service information

• Completing machinery assembly and pre‑delivery inspections

• Ensuring all work is completed safely and in line with manufacturer specifications

• Maintaining accurate service and repair records

• Supporting the wider workshop and agricultural operations teams

• Following all Health and Safety procedures

About You

This opportunity would suit someone with experience working as an:

Agricultural Engineer

Agricultural Service Engineer

Plant Engineer

Field Service Engineer

Heavy Machinery Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Farm Machinery Technician

You will ideally have:

• Experience servicing or repairing agricultural, plant, construction or heavy machinery

• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills

• An understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems

• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Good communication and problem‑solving skills

• Basic Microsoft 365 knowledge, including Outlook and Excel

• A willingness to learn and develop new technical skills

• A full UK driving licence

Manufacturer training and ongoing development opportunities will be available.

What's on Offer

• 31 days' holiday per year, including bank holidays

• Salary sacrifice pension scheme

• Life assurance and income protection

• Health Cash Plan

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Learning, development and technical training

• Mentoring and career development opportunities

• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Eyecare contributions

• Cinema, Sky Store and retailer discounts

• Supermarket and holiday discounts

• Employee referral scheme

• On‑site health checks and annual flu vaccinations

• Regular wellbeing sessions

• Social, charity and community events

• The opportunity to join a Great Place to Work accredited organisation

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful agricultural operation with a modern fleet, strong investment in engineering and genuine opportunities to develop your skills and career.