Groundscare Service Technician

Ben Burgess & Co.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van for work use

Annual bonus

Unlimited training

Enhanced holiday pay

Pension

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ben Burgess & Co. is seeking a skilled Groundscare Service Technician to service John Deere machinery and other leading brands across our Cambridgeshire and Rutland depots.

You’ll diagnose, repair, and service high-spec equipment in workshops and in the field, contributing to our motto “Where Service Still Counts.” Ideal candidates have strong mechanical, electrical and hydraulic skills, a can-do attitude, and a valid UK driving licence, with full training provided and opportunities to develop

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to take on new challenges and learn.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing groundscare equipment.
• Servicing John Deere machinery and other brands.
• Developing skills through ongoing training on new products and services.
• Carrying out quality assurance in workshop and field settings.
• Mentoring apprentices and trainees.
• Preparing new and used equipment for delivery.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Customer service

Teamwork

UK driving license

Job description

Salary: OTE £45,000+

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Location: Coates, Peterborough - with depots at Ellington, Oakham and Coates, covering Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Bedfordshire and Rutland

Working pattern: Full-time, permanent

We're expanding our Groundscare team and looking for skilled technicians to work with the John Deere brand alongside other leading manufacturers. With over 90 years behind us and a motto we still stand by — "Where Service Still Counts" — we're known for first-class support and practical solutions that keep our customers moving.

As a Groundscare Service Technician you'll work on modern, high-specification machinery across our depots and out in the field, playing a direct part in the service our customers rely on.

What you'll be doing

• Diagnosing and repairing groundscare equipment
• Servicing John Deere machinery and other brands
• Developing your skills through ongoing training on new products and services
• Carrying out quality assurance in the workshop and in field settings
• Mentoring apprentices and trainees
• Preparing new and used equipment for delivery

What you'll bring

• Strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
• A commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivation, strong communication skills and a willingness to take on new challenges
• Proficiency in maintaining and repairing machinery using special tools and approved technical procedures
• Flexibility to adjust working hours during peak seasons and weekends
• A valid UK driving licence
• Experience in a franchised dealer environment is preferred but not essential, as full training will be provided

What's on offer

• Competitive pay, reviewed annually
• Bonus scheme based on performance and depot success
• Company van for work use
• Unlimited investment in your training — we don't put a cap on your growth
• Enhanced holiday and sick pay
• Company pension, life insurance and employee discounts

Additional information

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any adjustments during the application process, please let us know.

You may have experience of the following: Groundscare Engineer, Groundcare Service Engineer, Agricultural Service Technician, Field Service Engineer, Plant Service Technician, Turf Equipment Technician, Horticultural Machinery Engineer, Mobile Service Technician, Agricultural Fitter, Workshop Technician