Horticultural Engineer

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Overtime paid (time and a half)

Company pension

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Life assurance

Job summary

Platinum Recruitment Consultancy is seeking a Horticultural Engineer in Stevenage to diagnose, service and repair advanced horticultural machinery. You will work in a well-supported environment, using modern diagnostic systems and carrying out preventative maintenance to keep equipment in peak condition.

The role suits individuals with a strong mechanical background, experience with servicing and repairs, and a proactive, customer-focused approach. A full driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical understanding and fault-finding ability.
• Experience with servicing, maintenance and repairs.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Full clean driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults using modern diagnostic systems and software
• Service, maintain and repair horticultural machinery and equipment
• Complete warranty, chargeable and internal repair work
• Carry out routine maintenance and inspections
• Safely operate machinery and use specialist tools
• Liaise professionally with customers and suppliers
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within required timescales

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Servicing & repairs

Customer service

Driving licence

Job description

Horticultural Engineer - Competitive Package + Excellent Work-Life Balance

Take the next step in your career as a Horticultural Engineer within a well-supported, forward-thinking environment.

We are recruiting for a Horticultural Engineer in Stevenage, working within a well-established horticultural machinery business. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide range of modern horticultural equipment, carrying out diagnostics, servicing and repairs to keep machinery operating at its best. If you have experience as a mechanic, agricultural engineer, groundcare engineer or within horticultural machinery, this could be an excellent opportunity to develop your career.

Why apply / What's in it for you?

• Structured Monday-Friday working week with an early finish on Fridays
• Enhanced overtime paid at time and a half
• 32 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Company sick pay and strong workplace pension
• Staff discounts, referral bonuses, wellbeing support and life assurance
• Long-term stability within a respected horticultural business

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults using modern diagnostic systems and software
• Service, maintain and repair horticultural machinery and equipment
• Complete warranty, chargeable and internal repair work
• Carry out routine maintenance and inspections
• Safely operate machinery and use specialist tools
• Liaise professionally with customers and suppliers
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within required timescales

What we're looking for

• Experience working with horticultural, agricultural, groundcare or similar machinery
• Strong mechanical understanding and fault-finding ability
• Experience with servicing, maintenance and repairs
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Good physical fitness and practical hands-on skills
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Full clean driving licence

If you're looking for your next step as a Horticultural Engineer in Stevenage, this is a great opportunity to join a supportive and established horticultural business with excellent long-term prospects.

Job Number │ INDPLANT | (phone number removed)

Location │ Stevenage

Role │ Horticultural Engineer