Junior Agricultural Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Overtime opportunities

Company van (potential)

Discounts

Job summary

Interaction Technical is recruiting a Junior Engineer / Apprentice Engineer in Retford, Nottinghamshire, to join a well-established supplier of agricultural and ground-care machinery.

The role offers a clear career path toward becoming a fully trained Agricultural & Ground-Care Equipment Technician. You will diagnose faults, service tractors and related machinery, and travel to customer sites to carry out servicing and repairs.

Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulics alongside mechanical/electrical systems is essential.
• Experience in agricultural, automotive, or mechanical environments is advantageous.
• NVQ/City & Guilds or equivalent in mechanical or electrical engineering is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence is advantageous.
• Interest in developing a long-term career in agricultural engineering.
• Willingness to learn and develop technical skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and service machinery, including emergency repairs.
• Work on tractors, balers, and related equipment.
• Travel to customer sites to service and repair equipment.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Maintain documentation accurately and communicate with customers.
• Ensure work meets high standards and customer expectations.

Skills

Hydraulics experience

Fault finding

Driving Licence

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Junior Agricultural Engineer

Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire

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.

Due to continued business growth, they are looking to recruit a Junior Engineer / Apprentice Engineer who is eager to develop their skills and progress towards becoming a fully trained and qualified Agricultural & Ground-Care Equipment Technician.

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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