Engineering Services Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Stockbridge; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Mechanical and Electrical Engineer to support farming and food processing operations at the Leckford Estate. The role includes managing maintenance requests, performing preventative maintenance, and ensuring operational efficiency. Candidates should have an electrical background, relevant qualifications, and experience in the food manufacturing sector.

Qualifications

• Hold 18th edition IEE wiring regulations certificate.
• Full and clean driving license.
• Experience in farming or food manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Respond to minor maintenance requests and urgent maintenance issues.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance as per schedules.
• Provide out-of-hours support when required.

Skills

Electrical background

Welding qualifications

Tyre repairs

Education

18th edition IEE wiring regulations certificate

Job description

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Client:

John Lewis Partnership

Location:

Stockbridge, United Kingdom

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Other

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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ABOUT THE ROLE

As part of the Leckford Estate team, you will provide effective Mechanical and Electrical engineering support to farming and food processing operations to enable smooth operational delivery and minimal down time. You will need to be responsive and effective at dealing with maintenance requests, reactive and urgent maintenance issues. You will need to effectively manage your time as well to carry out planned preventative maintenance as assigned schedules.

The Leckford Estate was purchased by John Spedan Lewis, the founder of the John Lewis Partnership, in 1929. The estate is 2,800 acres in size and is split down the middle by the River Test, famous as the home of fly-fishing.

The estate is organized around four business units, supported by the estate office team:

• Farming – with arable, dairy, beef, orchard, and vineyard enterprises
• Food Processing – Processing Dairy and an Oilseed Processing Unit
• Retail, Leisure, and Events – including a Farm Shop, Café, Nursery, Fishing, and Golf
• Property

Salary: £32,900 - £52,800.

Contract type: Fixed Term contract (Secondment) until December 2025.

Location: Leckford Estate, Hampshire

Key responsibilities:

• Respond to minor maintenance requests, reactive and urgent maintenance issues as directed by Property Services Manager, team leader
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance as per schedules
• Ensure costs are minimized and service levels are maintained
• Provide out-of-hours support when required
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders
• Inspect trailer and vehicle attachments regularly
• Perform first fix vehicle repairs when possible
• Coordinate all records, inspections, and equipment inspections

Essential skills/experience:

• Electrical background
• Hold 18th edition IEE wiring regulations certificate
• Full and clean driving license
• Experience in farming or food manufacturing
• Welding qualifications
• Tyre repairs

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Closing Date: May 28, 2025

Pay: £32,900 - £51,800 annually

Contract Type: Temporary

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday with weekend cover

Job Level: Partnership Level 9

Location: Leckford Estate, Hampshire, SO20 6DA

ABOUT THE PARTNERSHIP

We’re the largest employee-owned business in the UK and home of John Lewis and Waitrose. We’re committed to building a happier world, focusing on retail innovation, quality, service, and shared ownership.

As Partners, we share ownership responsibilities and rewards, working together with kindness and respect, embracing diversity, and fostering an environment to thrive.

We aim for a good work-life balance and support flexible working arrangements. Please discuss any flexible working needs during your interview.