Service Technician / Engineer

Agricultural Recruitment Specialists; Row; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a motivated Service Technician / Engineer to join an expanding team. This role involves servicing and repairing a variety of machinery, ensuring high standards of quality and safety. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 or higher in engineering, plus experience in the relevant sectors. The position offers competitive salary and training opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing training and professional development

Competitive salary

Long-term progression potential

Qualifications

• Experience in forestry, construction plant, or agricultural machinery engineering.
• Detail-focused and committed to delivering quality.
• Team player with strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, repair, diagnostics, inspections, and PDI on machinery.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Maintain safety, quality, and documentation standards.

Skills

Technical ability in diagnostics

Repair skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in engineering discipline

Job description

Service Technician / Engineer – Cumbria - Competitive, DOE

The Role:

We are seeking a motivated and technically skilled Service Technician / Engineer to join a busy, expanding service team. Working from a modern, well-equipped workshop, you will carry out servicing, diagnostics, repairs, inspections, and pre-delivery inspections (PDI) on a wide range of specialised construction, forestry, and industrial machinery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out service, repair, diagnostics, inspections, and PDI on new and used machinery.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver high-quality results.
• Maintain excellent standards of safety, quality, and documentation.
• Produce accurate reports for all work undertaken.
• Engage in ongoing training to further technical skills and product knowledge.

The Candidate:

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Previous experience in forestry, construction plant, or agricultural machinery engineering.
• Strong technical ability in diagnostics, servicing, and repairs.
• Detail-focused, ambitious, and committed to delivering quality.
• Team player with strong communication skills.

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) or higher.
• Experience with specialised machinery across construction, forestry, or industrial sectors.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to take initiative.

The Package:

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to work with a wide range of specialist equipment.
• Stable, rewarding role with long-term progression potential.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates.