Turf Technician

Kemp Recruitment Ltd; Stockbridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Turf Service Technician to join a dynamic team in Stockbridge, UK. The successful candidate will service, maintain, and repair various grounds care machinery while also working independently and collaboratively. Applicants should possess strong mechanical skills, ideally have previous experience with commercial machinery, and be ready to embrace career development in a supportive work culture. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Occupational sick pay scheme

Up to 33 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Career development opportunities

Uniform and PPE provided

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience in maintaining and repairing turf or similar machinery.
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair a range of professional and domestic grounds care machinery.
• Diagnose faults and provide accurate information for repair quotes.
• Complete all required documentation for work assignments.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs both in the workshop and at customer sites.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Time management

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Education

Professional qualification in grounds care or agricultural machinery maintenance

Tools

Basic computer literacy

Own tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Salary: Up to £38,000 DOE, with potential earnings of £50,000 including overtime.

Job Type: Full-Time / Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm (40 hours per week)

Location: Stockbridge, Hampshire

About the Role

Are you a hands‑on, solution‑focused Service Technician with a passion for keeping machinery running at its best? We're looking for an experienced Turf Service Technician to join a dynamic, well‑established team where no two days are the same. Work with a variety of professional and domestic grounds care machinery, take ownership of challenging repairs, and grow your expertise in a role that values skill, initiative, and precision.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair a range of professional and domestic grounds care machinery.
• Diagnose faults and provide accurate information for repair quotes.
• Complete all required documentation for work assignments.
• Perform diagnostics and repairs both in the workshop and at customer sites.
• Conduct pre‑delivery setup for new or used equipment.
• Maintain a clean and organised workstation, including proper use of tools and vehicles.
• Participate in training and certification programs to develop technical skills.
• Follow all safety protocols and company policies.

Essential

• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience in maintaining and repairing turf or similar machinery.
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management and communication skills.
• Own tools and basic computer literacy (training on company systems provided).
• Previous experience with commercial or agricultural machinery is highly desirable.

Desirable

• Professional qualification in grounds care or agricultural machinery maintenance.
• Forklift licence.

Benefits

• Competitive salary, plenty of overtime available & occupational sick pay scheme.
• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) & option to buy or sell holiday.
• Private medical insurance & uniform and PPE provided.
• Career development opportunities.
• Autonomous work culture encouraging initiative.