Agricultural Service Engineer – Hemel Hempstead

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Training

Career Development

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Company van

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Agricultural Service Engineer to service, maintain and repair agricultural machinery to manufacturer standards. The role is field-based across the local region, with a dedicated service van, tools, and travel to customer sites.

You'll diagnose electrical, hydraulic, mechanical faults and provide high-quality support to customers, with training and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working on agricultural, plant or commercial equipment.
• Strong hydraulic, electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and deliver excellent customer service.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair agricultural machinery to manufacturer standards.
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and powertrain faults.
• Complete service reports, documentation and job records accurately.
• Provide professional support to customers both on-site and in the field.

Skills

Hydraulic fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Customer service

Full UK driving licence

Education

Land Based Engineering qualification

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Agricultural Service Engineer

£37,500-£42,500 + Overtime + Service Van + Training + Career Development

Salary, Benefits & Hours

• £37,500-£42,500 per annum, depending on experience
• Overtime available, particularly during busy seasonal periods
• Generous annual leave, pension scheme and life insurance
• Monday-Friday, full-time permanent position

About the Company

• Established supplier and service provider of specialist machinery and equipment
• Supports customers across the agricultural and rural sectors
• Strong reputation for customer service and technical expertise
• Continued investment in training, technology and employee development

Why Join Them?

• Opportunity to work on a wide range of modern agricultural equipment
• Manufacturer-led training and ongoing professional development
• Varied role combining servicing, diagnostics and repair work
• Genuine long-term career progression opportunities

Role Overview

• Service, maintain and repair agricultural machinery to manufacturer standards
• Diagnose and rectify electrical, hydraulic, mechanical and powertrain faults
• Complete service reports, documentation and job records accurately
• Provide professional support to customers both on-site and in the field

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working on agricultural, plant or commercial vehicle equipment
• Strong hydraulic, electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and deliver excellent customer service

Desirable Experience

• Land Based Engineering qualification or relevant apprenticeship
• Experience using diagnostic software and modern machinery systems
• Understanding of GPS, telematics and machine control technology
• Welding and fabrication experience

Work Location

• Field-based role covering customer sites across the local region
• Dedicated service van, laptop, mobile phone and tablet provided
• Mix of planned maintenance, servicing and breakdown support
• Occasional travel for manufacturer training and development

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Agricultural Service Engineer to join a well-established business within the agricultural sector, offering specialist training, varied technical work and genuine long-term career progression within a supportive team environment.

No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

Job Tenure: Permanent
Salary: £37500 – £42500 per annum + Company Van
Location: Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire