Junior Agricultural Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

32 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Overtime opportunities

Company van and fuel card (dependent)

Training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Interaction Technical is recruiting a Junior Agricultural Engineer in Retford, Nottinghamshire. You will diagnose faults, service machinery and carry out repairs on a range of agricultural and ground-care equipment, with opportunities to learn and progress.

The role offers a competitive salary (£26,000–£29,000), 32 days holiday including bank holidays, overtime opportunities and extensive on‑the‑job training to gain a Level 3 Land Based Engineering qualification.

Qualifications

• Ideal candidate has hydraulics and mechanical/electrical system experience.
• Experience with agricultural, automotive or mechanical environments is advantageous.
• Experience in fault finding, repair and servicing on engines/batteries is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults, service machinery and carry out emergency repairs.
• Work on tractors, combines, balers and related equipment.
• Travel to customer sites for servicing and repairs.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults; work on engines, batteries and hydraulics.
• Complete documentation accurately and communicate with customers.

Skills

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Engines

Batteries

Driving licence

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds in mechanical/electrical engineering

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Junior Agricultural Engineer

Location: Retford, Nottinghamshire
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

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