AGRICULTURAL SERVICE TECHNICIAN

Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd; Ringmer; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional agricultural services company in Ringmer is seeking an experienced Agricultural Service Technician. In this role, you will be responsible for repairing and maintaining agricultural machinery while providing excellent customer service. The position requires proven experience in the industry, the ability to diagnose faults, and a full clean driver's license. The company offers a competitive salary, benefits including annual leave, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

32 days annual leave including bank holidays

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Workplace Pension

Employee Referral Bonus Scheme

Staff Discount in Country Stores

Death in Service Cover (2 x salary)

Qualifications

• Proven experience within the Agricultural or Horticultural industry.
• Full clean driver's license is required.
• Maintain a good general level of health and fitness.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintenance of all Agricultural machinery.
• Diagnosing faults using latest software.
• Providing customer service in a customer-facing role.

Skills

Repair and maintain Agricultural machinery

Diagnose hydraulic and electrical faults

Excellent customer service skills

Ability to lift heavy machinery

Self-motivated

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Agricultural Service Technician to join the existing team at our Ringmer branch based in Sussex.

Reporting directly to the Service Manager, you will be primarily responsible for the repair and maintenance of all equipment associated with Agricultural (but not limited to) machinery that is sold by the company’s sales departments based around the Sussex area.

Working with Ernest Doe will give you direct access to the manufacturers for support and training, as well as the benefit of working with our own experienced team members.

Essential Skills/Experience

• Ability to repair and maintain equipment for customers associated with Agricultural or Horticultural machinery and equipment
• Ability to diagnose hydraulic and electrical faults using the latest software and successfully carry out repairs which may be chargeable, warrantable or internal type jobs.
• Lifting heavy machinery, applying common sense to items that require the assistance of special tools
• Proven experience within the Agricultural or Horticultural industry
• Able to work alone and on your own initiative
• Self-motivated
• Maintain a good general level of health and fitness
• Good general appearance
• Excellent customer service skills as this is a customer-facing role
• Full clean driver’s licence
• Start Date : Immediate, but subject to notice period
• Hours : 39hrs per week - 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm Friday (1-hr unpaid lunch) Overtime paid at time and a half on completion of 39hrs.
• Salary :
• ompetitive, depending on experience plus company van
• Benefits: 32 days annual leave including bank holidays, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Workplace Pension, Employee Referral Bonus Scheme, Winter Flu Jab Service, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Death in Service Cover (2 x salary)