Junior Agricultural Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday

Birthday day off

Overtime 1.5x

Overtime 2x Sundays/BH

Company van & fuel card

Training & development

Career progression

Staff discounts

Job summary

Interaction Technical is recruiting a Junior Engineer/Apprentice Engineer to join a respected supplier of agricultural and ground-care equipment in Keighley. You will start by diagnosing faults, servicing machinery and performing repairs, with travel to customer sites.

The role offers a path to a Level 3 Land Based Engineering Qualification, extensive training, and real progression opportunities within the agricultural engineering sector.

Qualifications

• Experience with hydraulics alongside mechanical and electrical systems essential.
• Experience in agricultural, automotive, or mechanical engineering environments advantageous.
• Experience in electrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair and servicing advantageous.
• Experience working with engines and batteries advantageous.
• A full UK driving licence advantageous.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Carrying out mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs.
• Working independently at customer sites while maintaining close communication with colleagues.

Skills

Hydraulics experience

Mechanical engineering

Electrical systems

Fault finding

Customer site servicing

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Junior Agricultural Engineer

Location: Keighley, West Yorkshire
Salary: £26,000 £29,000 per annum
Hours: Monday Friday, 08 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

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• 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