Agricultural Engineer - Workshop Based - Broughton-In-Furness – £40,000

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists Ltd; Broughton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established agricultural engineering firm is seeking an experienced Agricultural Engineer for a workshop-based role in Broughton-In-Furness. The position offers a stable environment focused on diagnosing and repairing equipment crucial to farming operations, with a competitive salary and no extensive travel requirements.

Benefits

Long-term career opportunity

Supportive team environment

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven experience in agricultural engineering.
• Comfortable working with livestock-related equipment.
• Relevant technical qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults and repairing agricultural machinery.
• Servicing and maintaining feeding and handling systems.
• Performing mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical repairs.

Skills

Diagnostics

Mechanical Repairs

Hydraulic Systems

Electrical Systems

Self-Sufficiency

Education

NVQ

City & Guilds

Job description

Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural Engineer - Workshop Based - Broughton-In-Furness – £40,000

The Job:
A well-established agricultural engineering business is seeking an experienced Agricultural Engineer to join their workshop-based team in Broughton-in-Furness, Cumbria. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically skilled individual looking for a stable and varied workshop-focused role, with no extensive travel.
Key responsibilities include:
- Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs on agricultural and livestock equipment
- Servicing and maintaining feeding systems, handling equipment, and general farm machinery
- Performing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repairs
- Supporting fabrication and modification work when needed
- Working to high standards of accuracy and safety while maintaining detailed service records
- Collaborating closely with fellow engineers and workshop colleagues

The Company:
This is a respected and long-standing agricultural engineering firm with a strong presence in the Cumbrian farming community. Their well-equipped workshop serves a broad customer base, offering dependable service and repairs on a variety of machinery and equipment essential to modern livestock and mixed farming operations. Known for quality, reliability and local roots, they offer a stable and welcoming work environment.

The Candidate:
- Proven experience in agricultural engineering or machinery maintenance
- Confident with diagnostics and repairs across mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Experience working on livestock-related equipment (feeding, handling, etc.) preferred
- Self-sufficient and comfortable working in a workshop environment
- Relevant technical qualifications (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds) desirable

The Package:
- £35,000 – £40,000 annual salary DOE
- Workshop-based role – no long-distance travel
- Monday to Friday working hours (some flexibility may be required)
- Long-term career opportunity within a highly respected local business
- Supportive and experienced team environment

Please email your CV to Chris Brown, Senior Delivery Recruitment Consultant, [e-mail].

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