Workshop Manager / Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Essex is seeking a Workshop Manager/Engineer to operate modern machinery and assist in agricultural operations. This role involves routine maintenance and providing support to the engineering team. Candidates should have strong mechanical skills and a full UK driving licence. The role offers a competitive salary and subsidised accommodation, promoting a supportive, team-oriented work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Accommodation provided at a subsidised rate

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with machinery repairs.
• Full UK driving licence (Class C/E preferable).
• Proactive, reliable, and safety-conscious attitude.

Responsibilities

• Operating combine harvesters and other agricultural machinery safely.
• Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting mechanical issues.
• Assisting with harvesting operations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Experience with machinery repairs

Proactive and reliable attitude

Job description

The Job

We are looking for a skilled and reliable Workshop Manager / Engineer to join a busy and well-established agricultural business in Essex. This is an exciting opportunity to work with modern machinery in a supportive and dynamic environment, whereby you will be involved with driving farm machinery in the summer season and not be stuck doing paperwork!

• Operating combine harvesters and other agricultural machinery safely and efficiently
• Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting mechanical issues
• Assisting with harvesting operations and machinery logistics
• Supporting the engineering team with repairs and preventative maintenance

The Candidate

• A strong mechanical aptitude and experience with machinery repairs
• A full UK driving licence (Class C/E preferable)
• Proactive, reliable, and safety-conscious attitude

The Package

• Competitive salary, circa £40,000
• Accommodation provided at a subsidised rate (only £250/month; with market value at £750-£1000)
• Varied role with both tractor work and workshop engineering
• Supportive, family-run farm with a strong team culture
• Friendly and supportive working environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced harvester driver/engineer to join a busy agricultural operation and take the next step in their career.

Please email your CV to Rebekah Shields, Global Recruitment Managing Director, [e-mail].