Horticultural Service Technician in Cambridge)

Kemp Recruitment Limited; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established machinery business in the Cambridge area is seeking a Horticultural Service Technician to join their team in Fulbourn. The role involves repairing and maintaining horticultural machinery, diagnosing faults, and delivering exceptional customer service. Ideal candidates will have strong fault-finding skills and experience with garden or utility machinery. Benefits include a competitive hourly rate, company van, and 32 days of holiday.

Benefits

Company van

32 days holiday

Workplace pension

Life assurance

Staff discount

Company sick pay scheme

Flu jabs

Overtime paid at time-and-a-half after 39 hours

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in horticultural, garden, utility, or small ag machinery.
• Confident with computers and modern diagnostic tools.
• Comfortable with heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Repair and maintain a wide range of horticultural machinery.
• Diagnose faults and carry out service/repair work efficiently.
• Deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Experience with horticultural machinery

Fault-finding and diagnostic ability

Great communication skills

Job description

Horticultural Service Technician – Cambridge Area

Permanent | Full-time | Competitive Pay + Company Van

I’m partnering with a well‑established machinery business in the Cambridge area that’s looking to bring a new Horticultural Service Technician into their Fulbourn-based team. This is a great opportunity for someone with hands‑on experience in horticultural, garden, utility, or small ag machinery who enjoys problem‑solving, customer interaction, and working with a supportive workshop crew.

What you’ll be doing:

• Repairing and maintaining a wide range of horticultural machinery
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out service/repair work efficiently
• Using diagnostic software to investigate hydraulic and electrical issues
• Delivering excellent customer service both in person and over the phone
• Working independently when needed, while also being part of a strong team

What we’re looking for:

• Experience with domestic or professional grass / horticultural machinery
• Good technical knowledge of utility, garden, or small agricultural equipment
• Strong fault‑finding and diagnostic ability
• Confident with computers and modern diagnostic tools
• Great communication skills and a positive, self‑motivated approach
• Comfortable with some heavy lifting and knowing when to ask for help

Location: Fulbourn, Cambridge

Hours: 39 hours per week

Salary & Benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate (DOE)
• Company van
• 32 days holiday
• Workplace pension & Life assurance
• Staff discount
• Company sick pay scheme & Flu jabs
• Overtime paid at time‑and‑a‑half after 39 hours