Workshop Manager / Engineer – Essex - £40,000 + Accommodation

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

Job summary

A leading agricultural recruitment firm in Essex is seeking a Workshop Manager/Engineer. The role involves operating farm machinery, performing maintenance, and assisting the engineering team. A strong mechanical aptitude and a UK driving licence are essential. The position offers a competitive salary of £40,000 with subsidised accommodation. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a supportive environment on a family-run farm.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Accommodation provided at £250/month

Supportive team culture

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude and experience with machinery repairs.
• A full UK driving licence (Class C/E preferable).

Responsibilities

• Operate combine harvesters and agricultural machinery safely.
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical issues.
• Assist with harvesting operations and machinery logistics.
• Support the engineering team with repairs and preventative maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Experience with machinery repairs

Proactive and reliable

Safety-conscious attitude

Job description

Overview

Workshop Manager / Engineer – Essex – £40,000 + Accommodation

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!

Responsibilities

• 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].

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