Agricultural Service Technician – Workshop & On‑Farm

Carrs Billington Agriculture (Sales) Ltd.; Thirsk; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary reviews

Minimum of 25 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Staff Discount

Pension Scheme

Training & Development Opportunities

Job summary

A leading agricultural service provider seeks an Agricultural Service Technician for their Thirsk workshop. This hands-on role involves providing technical support, repairing and maintaining agricultural machinery from prestigious brands. Ideal candidates will have a recognised apprenticeship in machinery servicing, strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic expertise, and the ability to work independently or as part of a team. Enjoy an attractive salary package, annual reviews, and various employee benefits in a supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• A recognised apprenticeship and qualifications in machinery servicing and repair.
• Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic expertise.
• Experience working on a variety of machinery.

Responsibilities

• Provide industry-leading technical support to customers and colleagues.
• Repair, diagnose and maintain agricultural machinery.
• Ensure machinery operates to manufacturer specifications.

Skills

Technical support

Mechanical expertise

Electrical expertise

Hydraulic expertise

Diagnostic software usage

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in machinery servicing

Job description

Join a team that keeps British farming moving.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly skilled Agricultural Service Technician to join our THIRSK Workshop. If you're a qualified service technician who thrives in fastpaced environments, loves problemsolving, and wants to make a real difference for local farmers - we'd love to hear from you!

At Carr's Billington, you'll play a vital role in supporting the agricultural community, keeping machines running smoothly, and ensuring our customers get the exceptional service we're known for.

You'll be part of a top-performing agricultural business offering fantastic company benefits, genuine career development and industryleading training. If you're motivated, enthusiastic, and ready for your next challenge, this is an opportunity not to miss.

About Us

Every day we provide rural and agricultural communities with the support they need to succeed. Whether they are after a healthier herd or flock, increased yields, faster growth rates, a decent return on their land or even just a helping hand. We have the people, products, and services to help our customers get from where they are now to where they want to be. This is why every role at Carr's Billington is hugely important to our shared success and why we welcome talent from across all different backgrounds to work across our retail, feed, machinery, fuel and central support divisions. Carr's Billington Agriculture is a subsidiary company of The Billington Group, who are also the proud owner of Criddle & Co., English Provender Company and Billington Foods.

THE JOB

As an Agricultural Service Technician, you'll be at the heart of our busy workshop operations. You will:

• Provide industry-leading technical support to customers and colleagues
• Repair, diagnose and maintain agricultural machinery from some of the most prestigious brands
• Ensure machinery operates to manufacturer specifications with precision and accuracy
• Offer technical guidance across the business
• Support oncall duties and outofhours service when required
• Work both inworkshop and onfarm as needed
• Maintain Dealer Standards and a clean, efficient workspace
• Build strong working relationships across all machinery departments
  
  

This is a handson, varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same.

Skills, Experience And Qualities Required

We're seeking an individual who brings technical excellence and a positive, cando attitude. You will have:

• A recognised apprenticeship and qualifications in machinery servicing and repair
• Strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic expertise
• Experience working on a variety of machinery (agricultural or other sectors)
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Confidence using diagnostic software
• Flexibility to support busy periods and weekend work
• A proactive approach to managing priorities and meeting deadlines
• A full UK driving licence
  
  

Benefits

As part of The Billington Group we offer a wide range of employee benefits including:

• An attractive salary package.
• Annual salary reviews in September each year.
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave.
• Opportunity to work for a well-established family-owned business with ambitions for growth and innovation.
  
  

Your Health

Health Assured: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme which offers counselling and health and wellbeing advice.

Sick pay: Generous company sick pay entitlement.

Health Cash Plan: A health cash plan allowing colleagues to claim back money spent on everyday health care such as optical, dental, physiotherapy and much more.

Your Lifestyle

Staff Discount: Colleagues are eligible for a generous staff discount on selected products at our Country Stores.

Cycle to work scheme: A salary sacrifice scheme saving you tax on the purchase of a new bicycle and associated equipment.

Flexible life assurance and critical illness cover: Choose to increase the level of life assurance cover already provided to you by the company or add critical illness cover, all at preferential rates.

Perks At Work: Access to an exclusive member's discount website with over 3,500 brands where you can save money and earn cashback on spends from grocery shopping to holidays.

Salary finance benefits: Savings schemes, preferential rate loans and wage advances all through payroll as well as tools for financial education.

Your Future

Pension: Enrolment into the Company pension scheme after 3 months of employment.

Training & Development: Role specific training and ongoing training and development opportunities identified through our annual appraisal process.

If you're ready to bring your skills, passion, and energy to a business that values its people and its customers, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today and help keep the agricultural industry moving forward.