Agricultural Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the agricultural industry is seeking an Agricultural Service Engineer for their Buckingham depot. The role involves servicing and maintaining premier farm equipment, diagnosing faults, and ensuring machine reliability. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive work environment with opportunities for ongoing training and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Ongoing training

Holiday: 24 days + 8 bank holidays

Pension: 3% employee, 7% employer contributions

Overtime pay

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with machinery, ideally in agriculture or construction.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain agricultural machinery to ensure reliability and safety.
• Diagnose and repair faults in machinery.
• Complete detailed reports with photographs and work times.

Skills

Machinery

Diagnostic Software

GPS

Telematics

Education

Land Based Engineering

Job description

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Agricultural Service Engineer

Our client is a long-standing family business with over 100 years in the agricultural and ground care industry. They are seeking an Agricultural Service Engineer for their Buckingham depot due to business growth.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work with a range of premier farm equipment from brands such as JCB Agriculture, Amazone, McHale, Lemken, and Sumo.

Responsibilities

1. Service and maintain JCB and other agricultural machinery according to manufacturer specifications, ensuring machine reliability and safety.
2. Report machine defects and upsell services where possible.
3. Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, powertrain, and other faults.
4. Operate diagnostic software (training provided).
5. Complete detailed reports with photographs and work times.
6. Understand GPS, Telematics, and machine controllers.
7. Ensure machines returned from demonstrations are complete and undamaged.
8. Coordinate with service departments on operational matters.
9. Prepare for shows, open days, and working events.
10. Attend factory training days when available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with machinery, ideally in agriculture, commercial vehicles, or construction.
• Relevant qualification in Land Based Engineering is advantageous.
• Full UK driving license required.

Salary & Benefits

• Working hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-4.30pm, Friday 8am-3.30pm, with ½ hour lunch (39-hour week).
• Holiday: 24 days + 8 bank holidays.
• Pension: 3% employee, 7% employer contributions.
• Company vehicle and mobile phone provided.
• Ongoing training.
• Overtime: Mon-Sat at time-and-a-half; Sunday and bank holidays at double time; day in lieu for bank holidays.
• Some weekend work during peak times.

Bennett and Game Recruitment is a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK. We act as a recruitment agency for this vacancy, and by applying, you consent to data processing and contact regarding our services.