Junior Agricultural Engineer

Interaction Recruitment; Market Weighton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Technical partners with a well-established supplier of agricultural, ground-care and garden machinery to recruit an Agricultural Engineer.

You will diagnose faults, service machinery and travel to customer sites, using diagnostic equipment to identify mechanical and electrical faults, with a focus on engines, batteries and hydraulic systems.

Qualifications

• Hydraulics experience with mechanical and electrical systems is essential.
• Experience in agricultural, automotive, material handling or mechanical engineering environments is advantageous.
• Experience in electrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair and servicing is advantageous.
• An NVQ, City & Guilds or similar qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults, servicing machinery and carrying out emergency breakdown repairs.
• Travelling to customer sites to carry out servicing and repairs.
• Using diagnostic equipment to identify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Working on engines, batteries and hydraulic systems and fault finding.

Skills

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Mechanical experience

Engineering environments

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Junior Agricultural Engineer

Location: Market Weighton, East Yorkshire

Salary: £26,000 – £29,000 per annum

Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00

Overtime: 1.5× Monday–Saturday | 2× Sundays & Bank Holidays

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Interaction Technical is partnering with a well-established and highly respected supplier of agricultural, ground-care and garden machinery.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a mechanical or engineering background who is looking to build a long-term career within the agricultural engineering industry.

The Package

• £26,000 – £29,000 salary, depending on experience
• 32 days' holiday, including bank holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Plenty of overtime available throughout the year
• Overtime paid at 1.5× Monday–Saturday
• Overtime paid at 2× Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Potential company van and fuel card, dependent on capabilities
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to gain a Level 3 Land Based Engineering Qualification
• Extensive manufacturer and industry training
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and increased earning potential
• Staff discount on tools
• Additional discounts through employee discount schemes

The Role

As an Agricultural Engineer, you will work on a wide range of agricultural, horticultural and ground-care machinery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Diagnosing faults, servicing machinery and carrying out emergency breakdown repairs
• Working on agricultural machinery including tractors, combines, balers and other equipment
• Travelling to customer sites to carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs
• Using diagnostic equipment to identify mechanical and electrical faults
• Working on engines, batteries and hydraulic systems
• Carrying out mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs
• Working independently at customer sites while maintaining close communication with colleagues
• Completing relevant documentation accurately and efficiently
• Liaising directly with customers to diagnose faults and identify effective solutions
• Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in line with customer expectations

The Requirements

• Previous experience working with hydraulics alongside mechanical and electrical systems – essential
• Experience within agricultural, automotive, material handling or mechanical engineering environments – advantageous
• Experience in electrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair and servicing – advantageous
• Experience working with engines and batteries – advantageous
• An NVQ, City & Guilds or similar qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering – advantageous
• A full UK driving licence – advantageous
• A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within agricultural engineering
• A willingness to learn, undertake training and develop your technical skillset

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