Garden Machinery Technician

T H White Ltd; Knighton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 23.5 days + bank

Annual pay reviews

Fixed sociable hours

Manufacturer training

12.5% pension

Life assurance

Staff discounts

Employee share plan

Career development

Job summary

T H White Ltd. invites applications for a Garden Machinery Technician at our Knighton depot. You will service and maintain a variety of garden machinery, including brands such as Husqvarna, Stihl and Kress, with training provided to ensure you perform effectively.

The role reports to the Service Supervisor and offers a Monday–Thursday 8am–5pm, Friday 8am–4:30pm schedule, with opportunities for ongoing manufacturer training and career development within the T H White Group.

Qualifications

• Experience with garden machinery or strong interest
• 4-stroke/2-stroke engine knowledge
• Some diagnostic experience with small engines
• Willingness to embrace robotic mower technology
• Team player
• Self-motivated and adaptable to seasonal workloads
• Clean UK Driving Licence desirable

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintenance on a diverse range of garden machinery equipment
• Servicing and maintenance on ATV/UTV
• Occasional collection and delivery of equipment
• Maintaining good working practices
• Other duties related to keeping the department and business running effectively

Skills

Garden machinery experience

Engine knowledge (4/2 stroke)

Diagnostics (small engines)

Robotic mower tech

Team player

Self-motivated

Driving licence (desirable)

Job description

Our depot in Knighton is recruiting for a Garden Machinery Technician to join the Service team. Reporting to the Service Supervisor, this role is responsible for the service and maintenance of garden machinery, including brands such as Husqvana, Stihl and Kress. Product training will be provided to the successful candidate to ensure they are fully equipped to carry out their new role effectively.

Hours:

Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-4:30pm

Key Duties will Include:

• Servicing and maintenance on a diverse range of garden machinery equipment
• Servicing and maintenance on ATV/UTV
• Occasional collection and delivery of equipment
• Maintaining good working practices
• Other duties related to keeping the department and business running effectively

The Ideal Applicant:

We are looking for an individual who:

• Has previous experience of working with, or a keen interest in, garden machinery
• Has 4 stroke/ 2 stroke engine knowledge
• Has some diagnostic experience with small engines
• Is willing to embrace robotic mower technology
• Is a team player
• Is self-motivated and able to adapt to varying seasonal workloads
• Clean UK Driving Licence is desirable, due to the requirement to carry out collections and deliveries on occasion

Benefits:

• 23.5 days holiday + bank holidays, rising with service.
• Annual pay reviews.
• Fixed sociable working hours.
• Manufacturer training and development.
• 12.5% combined company pension.
• Life assurance, staff discounts and employee share plan.
• Career development opportunities across the wider T H White Group.

T H White are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.