Agricultural Technician

Kemp Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural engineering employer is seeking an Agricultural Service Technician in Newbury. This full-time permanent role offers £15–£20 per hour, depending on experience. Responsibilities include servicing and maintaining agricultural machinery, diagnosing faults, and providing on-site support. Candidates should have experience with agricultural or similar machinery and strong diagnostic skills. The position includes benefits like 30 days holiday, a pension scheme, and ongoing training for career development.

Benefits

30 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in servicing and maintaining agricultural machinery.
• Strong problem-solving abilities with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Reliable, organized, and hands-on approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance, and repairs on agricultural machinery.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Respond to breakdowns and provide on-site support.

Skills

Experience working with agricultural, plant, HGV or similar machinery

Strong diagnostic and repair skills

Ability to work independently and within a team

Good communication and customer service skills

Education

Engineering qualifications

Job description

Agricultural Service Technician
£15–£20 per hour (DOE) | Full-time | Permanent

Turn your technical skills into a rewarding career working with cutting-edge agricultural machinery.

A leading agricultural engineering employer is recruiting an Agricultural Service Technician to join its growing team in Newbury. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys hands-on engineering, problem-solving and working with modern farming equipment.

You’ll be responsible for keeping essential machinery running smoothly for farms and agricultural businesses across the region.

What you’ll be doing

• Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repairs on agricultural machinery
• Diagnosing faults across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
• Responding to breakdowns and providing on-site support
• Completing job reports and service records
• Working alongside parts and sales teams to support customers
• Maintaining health, safety and quality standards

What we’re looking for

• Experience working with agricultural, plant, HGV or similar machinery
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills
• A reliable, organised and hands-on approach
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Good communication and customer service skills
• Full UK driving licence
• Engineering qualifications are desirable but not essential

What’s on offer

• £14–£20 per hour depending on experience
• Full-time, permanent role
• 30 days holiday including bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Ongoing training and professional development
• A stable, long-term career in a growing business