Service Technician – Groundcare Machinery

Kemp Recruitment Limited; New Alresford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van for business use

26 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Regular company events

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Kemp Recruitment Limited is hiring a Service Technician – Groundcare Machinery in Takeley, Essex. You will service and repair groundcare equipment, diagnose faults and carry out preventative maintenance in both workshop and customer-site settings. The role requires hands-on mechanical skills, a proactive approach, and the ability to work independently while supporting the wider workshop and field team. A full UK driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing and repairing groundcare machinery.
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills.
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Servicing and maintaining groundcare machinery and equipment.
• Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults.
• Carrying out repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Working on machinery in workshop and at customer sites.
• Inspecting machinery to ensure safety and readiness for use.

Skills

Groundcare experience

Mechanical skills

Diagnostic skills

Independent worker

Job description

Service Technician – Groundcare Machinery

Location: Takeley

Hourly Rate: £14 - 18

Hours: 40 Hours per Week, Monday- Friday with some overtime

The Role

As a Groundcare Service Technician, you’ll be responsible for keeping a range of machinery running safely and efficiently. Your work will include:

• Servicing and maintaining groundcare machinery and equipment
• Diagnosing mechanical, hydraulic and electrical faults
• Carrying out repairs, servicing and preventative maintenance
• Working on machinery both in the workshop and at customer sites
• Fault-finding and identifying the root cause of breakdowns
• Carrying out inspections and ensuring machinery is safe and ready for use
• Providing a professional, reliable service to customers
• Working independently while also supporting the wider workshop and field team

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Groundcare Technician, Agricultural Technician, Plant Technician, Machinery Technician or similar
• Strong mechanical and diagnostic skills
• Experience servicing and repairing machinery
• Good fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• A practical, hands-on approach to work
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• A reliable, proactive and team-focused attitude
• A full UK driving licence

What’s On Offer?

• Hourly rate: £14- 18, depending on experience
• Company van for business use
• Up to 26 days’ holiday, plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Regular company events
• Overtime opportunities

Location: Based in Takeley, Essex, with local travel to customer sites required.