Junior Agricultural Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Training

Staff discount

Job summary

Interaction Technical in Retford is seeking a Junior Agricultural Engineer to diagnose faults, service and repair a range of agricultural machinery. You will travel to customer sites and develop skills toward full qualification in agricultural engineering.

The role suits someone with a mechanical background who is eager to build a long-term career in agricultural engineering, with progression opportunities and overtime. A valid UK driving license is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulics alongside mechanical and electrical systems.
• Experience in agricultural, automotive, material handling or mechanical engineering environments.
• Experience in electrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair and servicing.
• Experience with engines and batteries.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and service machinery; carry out breakdown repairs.
• Work on tractors, combines, balers and related machinery.
• Travel to customer sites for servicing and repairs.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Work on engines, batteries and hydraulic systems.
• Perform mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.
• Work independently at customer sites with close team communication.
• Complete documentation accurately and efficiently.
• Liaise with customers to diagnose faults and propose solutions.
• Ensure work meets high standards and customer expectations.

Skills

Hydraulics

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical background

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Engines & batteries

Job description

Junior Agricultural Engineer

Location: Retford
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 ofagricultural, ground-care and garden machinery.

Due to continued business growth, they are looking to recruit aJunior Engineer / Apprentice Engineerwho is eager to develop their skills and progress towards becoming a fully trained and qualifiedAgricultural & 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 at1.5× Monday–Saturday
• Overtime paid at2× Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Potentialcompany van and fuel card, dependent on capabilities
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunity to gain aLevel 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 includingtractors, combines, balers and other equipment
• Travelling to customer sites to carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs
• Using diagnostic equipment to identifymechanical and electrical faults
• Working onengines, 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

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience working withhydraulicsalongside mechanical and electrical systems –essential
• Experience withinagricultural, automotive, material handling or mechanical engineeringenvironments – advantageous
• Experience inelectrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair and servicing– advantageous
• Experience working withengines and batteries– advantageous
• AnNVQ, City & Guilds or similar qualificationin mechanical or electrical engineering – advantageous
• Afull 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