Garden Machinery Technician

T H WHITE Group; Knighton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23.5 days holiday + bank holidays (rul

Annual pay reviews

Fixed sociable working hours

Manufacturer training and development

14% pension contributions (approx.)

Life assurance

Staff discounts

Employee share plan

Career development across T H White

Job summary

T H White Group in Knighton is recruiting a Garden Machinery Technician to join the Service team. Reporting to the Service Supervisor, the role covers service and maintenance of garden machinery, including brands such as Husqvarna, Stihl and Kress, with product training provided.

Hours are Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-4:30pm. Benefits include generous holiday, annual pay reviews, a good pension, life assurance, staff discounts, and opportunities for career development across the group.

Qualifications

• Experience with garden machinery
• Knowledge of 4-stroke and 2-stroke engines
• Diagnostic experience with small engines
• Interest in robotic mower technology
• Team player with a proactive attitude
• Self-motivated and adaptable to seasonal workloads
• Clean UK driving licence is desirable for collections/deliveries

Responsibilities

• Service and maintenance on a diverse range of garden machinery
• Service and maintenance on ATV/UTV
• Occasional collection and delivery of equipment
• Maintain good working practices
• Assist with other duties to keep the department running smoothly

Skills

Engine knowledge (4-stroke/2-stroke)

Small engine diagnostics

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

• 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.