Agricultural & Plant Engineer

Travail Employment Group; Ripon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Agricultural & Plant Engineer to join their team. This role involves repairing and maintaining a variety of agricultural and plant machinery, including diggers and tractors, both in the workshop and on-site. You will be responsible for diagnosing faults, servicing equipment, and ensuring compliance with manufacturer specifications. The position offers opportunities for ongoing training and development, along with a supportive work environment. If you have a passion for machinery and excellent customer service skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Overtime pay

Company van and tools

Ongoing training

Pension

Sick pay

Qualifications

• Experience in agricultural or plant maintenance is essential.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain agricultural and plant machinery.
• Diagnose machinery faults and perform servicing tasks.
• Travel to customer sites for repairs and maintenance.

Skills

Agricultural maintenance experience

Welding and fabrication

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Customer service skills

Driving license

Tools

Diagnostic vehicles and equipment

Standard computer applications

Job description

Agricultural & Plant Engineer

Ripon area, £35-40k DOE

Mechanical Engineer with experience in agricultural, plant, FLT, mining or similar required for a permanent position with a well-established business who have an excellent reputation.

You will be responsible for service and repair of both plant and agricultural machinery both in the workshop and on customer sites.

Your role will include:

• Repairing and maintaining agricultural & plant machinery such as diggers, tractors and combines.
• Diagnosing and repairing machinery faults, replacing broken parts.
• Servicing including oil changes, bearings checks, tires, replacing belts, checking hoses, fluid levels etc.
• PPM in compliance with manufacturer specifications.
• Travel to customers in the surrounding area to service and repair machinery.
• Working on call on a rota basis.

Requirements for Agricultural Engineer

• Previous agricultural or plant maintenance experience.
• Ideally welding and fabrication experience with knowledge of grinding and plasma cutting.
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to use standard computer applications, internet, and manufacturer service portals.
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes.
• Good customer service skills.
• Familiar with manufacturer's products.
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends on a rota basis.
• Must be happy to work in cold, wet, and dirty conditions on a regular basis.
• Full UK Driving licence.
• Experience of driving tractors or plant is ideal.

Benefits:

• Overtime and call outs paid at 1.25 & 1.5x's.
• Van and tools provided.
• Ongoing training.
• Pension.
• Sick pay.

Call Yasemin at Travail on 01423 530138.

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.