Mobile Service Engineer (Agriculture & Groundcare)

Interaction - Northampton; Retford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Laptop provided

32 days annual leave including Bank/HB

Birthday day off

Training and progression

Staff discounts on tools

Wide range of discounts

Job summary

Interaction Technical is partnering with a long-established agricultural and groundcare machinery supplier to recruit a Mobile Service Engineer for the Retford area. You will service, diagnose, repair and maintain a range of agricultural equipment, ensuring high uptime and customer satisfaction.

The role offers extensive training, career progression and competitive earnings with overtime opportunities. A current UK driving licence is required and a proactive approach to field-based work is

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage own workload.
• Experience working on engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Engineering qualifications such as NVQ, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship or equivalent are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair agricultural machinery including tractors, combines, balers, telehandlers.
• Attend customer sites to diagnose and resolve breakdowns.
• Carry out mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault-finding.
• Conduct preventative maintenance and inspections.
• Complete service reports and documentation accurately.
• Provide technical support and advice to customers.
• Work independently in the field while liaising with the service team.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Hydraulic fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Independent worker

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds/Apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Mobile Service Engineer (Agriculture & Groundcare)

Retford, Nottinghamshire

£28,000 - £34,000 Basic Salary + Overtime (OTE £38,500 - £46,750+)

Monday-Friday | 08:00-17:00

Permanent | Full-Time

Join One of the UK's Leading Agricultural & Groundcare Machinery Specialists

Interaction Technical is proud to be partnering with a long-established and highly respected supplier of agricultural, groundcare, and horticultural machinery.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company that genuinely invests in its engineers through industry-leading training, career progression, and outstanding earning potential.

What's in it for You?

• Company van, fuel card, and laptop provided
• 32 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Manufacturer and industry-accredited training
• Clear progression opportunities within a growing business
• Staff discounts on tools and equipment
• Access to a wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts

Call-out rota 1 week in 4:

• £25 evening retainer
• £50 full‑day retainer
• Travel time paid from home to site
• Expenses covered during call‑outs

Excellent Overtime Opportunities

Overtime is consistently available throughout the year, with many engineers regularly completing between 5 and 10 overtime hours per week.

Overtime Rates:

• 1.5x Monday‑Saturday
• 2x Sundays & Bank Holidays

Realistic Earnings Examples

Based on 5 hours overtime per week:

• £28,000 basic salary = Approx. £33,250 annual earnings
• £34,000 basic salary = Approx. £40,375 annual earnings

Based on 10 hours overtime per week:

• £28,000 basic salary = Approx. £38,500 annual earnings
• £34,000 basic salary = Approx. £46,750 annual earnings

Additional call‑out retainers and paid travel time can further increase earnings.

The Role

As an Agricultural Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a wide range of agricultural machinery, ensuring customers receive the highest level of support and equipment uptime.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair agricultural machinery including tractors, combines, balers, telehandlers and associated equipment
• Attend customer sites to diagnose and resolve breakdowns
• Carry out mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault‑finding
• Conduct preventative maintenance and inspections
• Complete service reports and documentation accurately
• Provide technical support and advice to customers
• Work independently in the field while liaising with the service team to ensure the best outcome for customers

Requirements

• Previous experience working on agricultural machinery, plant equipment, construction machinery, forklifts, commercial vehicles, HGVs, or similar heavy equipment
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic and electrical fault‑finding skills
• Experience working on engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrical systems
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Engineering qualifications such as NVQ, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship or equivalent are advantageous
• Full UK Driving Licence

Interested?

If you're an Agricultural Engineer, Plant Engineer, Field Service Engineer or Mobile Engineer looking for a role offering genuine progression, excellent earning potential and ongoing training, we'd love to hear from you.