Mobile Service Engineer (Colne)

Gibson's Garden Machinery Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Company Sick Pay Scheme

Life Assurance

23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Job summary

Gibson's Garden Machinery Ltd is looking for an experienced engineer to join their field-based team. This role involves routine service, maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on various agricultural machinery including tractors and commercial mowers. Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience and strong skills in hydraulic systems, diesel and petrol engines. The company offers a full-time position with benefits such as a pension, sick pay scheme, and 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-apprenticeship experience in the groundscare/agriculture industry.
• Expert knowledge of hydraulic systems and diesel/petrol engines.
• Competent in 12 v systems and diagnostics.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine service and maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics.
• Use diagnostic systems for repair and maintenance jobs.
• Complete electronic job reports daily.

Skills

Hydraulic systems expertise

Ability to diagnose faults

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Level 3 land-based engineering

Job description

Overview

GGM Group Ltd, a leading supplier of Agriculture and Groundscare machinery, is expanding its engineering team. The role is field‑based and requires the ability to work independently and prior experience on GGM products.

You will work on a wide variety of machinery such as tractors, commercial mowers, utility vehicles, golf machinery and chippers/shredders.

Duties

• Carry out routine service and maintenance, repairs, diagnostics and pre‑delivery inspections.
• Use state‑of‑the‑art diagnostic systems and methods to complete repair and maintenance jobs.
• Work closely with the Parts Department to accurately select required parts.
• Accurately complete all relevant electronic job reports on a daily basis.
• Undertake training to develop skills and knowledge, including new products and services offered by manufacturers.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post‑apprenticeship experience in the groundscare/agriculture industry (experience from any major dealership is valued).
• Level 3 land‑based engineering (highly desirable but not essential).
• Ability to diagnose faults and carry out repairs.
• Ability to follow technical manuals and interpret electrical and hydraulic diagrams.
• Expert knowledge of hydraulic systems, including hydrostatic transmission.
• Deep understanding of diesel and petrol engines (Stage V emissions knowledge is a plus).
• Competent in 12 v systems, diagnostics and reading wiring diagrams.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Organise daily work to complete jobs efficiently.
• Self‑motivated, good communication skills and willingness to take on new challenges.
• Adhere to health & safety practices and procedures.
• Work as a team or individually.
• Full UK driving licence.

Job Details

Job Type: Full Time
Hours: Monday to Friday – 42.5 hours per week (additional overtime available)

Benefits

• Company Pension
• Company Sick Pay Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 23 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Gibsons Garden Machinery Ltd is a Living Wage Employer.