Vehicle Inspector

Office Owls Recruitment Limited; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company operating in agriculture and machinery is seeking a Pre-Delivery Inspection Engineer to join their Groundcare division. The ideal candidate will possess mechanical knowledge and strong problem-solving skills, taking part in the assembly and sign-off of new machines. This role offers a competitive salary along with numerous benefits, including a bonus scheme, pension, and extensive training.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

Life assurance of £25,000

23 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays

Free on-site parking

Social events with team

Extensive company training

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in groundcare or agricultural machinery is ideal.
• Customer-focused with great communication skills.
• Mechanically minded with strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and inspect new machines prior to delivery.
• Ensure quality and functionality of equipment as per client requirements.
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Communication

Job description

Established in 1947, Our client is proud to remain a wholly owned family business committed to providing an unparalleled end-to-end service for all machinery and equipment needs in Agriculture, Groundcare, Construction and Arboriculture.

A friendly, family business that's home to some of the UK's finest machinery franchises, and all supported by the most knowledgeable Sales, Parts and Service teams in the country.

Our client lives up to their reputation as an award-winning, professional machinery and service provider. This boils down to their dedicated team of almost 200 people who always go the extra mile to deliver, their experience that stretches over 70 years and our extensive product portfolio.

As members of the Armed Forces Covenant, they are proud to support and welcome applications from service leavers, ex-military personnel and forces family members.

JOB PURPOSE

Our client is currently looking for a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Engineer to work within their Groundcare division at our branch in Ashford. If you are a good all-round Engineer with a strong understanding of engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrics or, have previous experience working with groundcare or small agricultural machinery, and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you!

JOB SPECIFICATION

As a Vehicle Inspector/ Pre Delivery Technician, you will be responsible for the assembly, check and sign off of new machines prior to delivery to the end user. Our client would also be keen to develop your existing skills with a structured training plan.

This is a customer focused role so the successful candidate will need to be able to communicate effectively.

The successful candidate needs to be mechanically minded as the role will involve problem solving.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Strong attention to detail and able to use your own initiative.

A mechanically minded person with great problem solving skills.

A great communicator who is customer focussed.

Be experienced in working with machinery, ideally in the groundcare or agricultural industry.

Previous PDI experience would be an advantage.

SALARY/BENEFITS

A salary package of up to £34,000 per annum

Company bonus scheme where we aim to provide bonus payments throughout the year reflective of how the business is performing and the wider economic situation

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance of £25,000

23 days Annual Leave plus all Bank Holidays, which increases with service plus a day off on your birthday after qualifying period.

Free on site-parking

Membership of Network Benefits, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping and clothing retailers as well as holidays and days out.

Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering help with your mental and physical wellbeing when you need it along with a host of other support, including financial and legal advice services and counselling.

Enhanced Sickness pay based on length of service.

Social events with your team.

Extensive company training.

Please call Ben on 07498 889444 for more information and email a copy of your CV to prompt a call back.

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Job Overview

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1575777

Date Posted:

Posted 2 weeks ago

Expiration Date:

19/07/2025

Location:

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