Agricultural Service Technician

Location Shropshire
Discipline: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Machinery, Technical & Engineering, Software & Technology
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 per annum + company vehicle and more
Contact name: Sophie Ashmore

Contact email: Sophie@agriFJ.co.uk
Job ref: 16766 B
Published: 3 days ago
Startdate: ASAP
Client: Agricultural and Farming Jobs

Agricultural Service Technician

  • Are you an experienced agricultural machinery technician looking for a new challenge?

Location of the Job: Shropshire, West Midlands.

Salary and Benefits Package:

  • Excellent salary & benefits package depending upon your experience, including:

  • Certificated Manufacturer Training.

  • Development and Career Progression Opportunities.

  • Company Vehicle, fully equipped with racking etc.

  • Competitive salary.

  • Company pension.

  • Company events, offers and discounts.

  • Full PPE Equipment, Mobile Phone & Laptop/tablet.

  • 22-25 days holiday depending on length of service (Plus bank holidays).

Additional information:

  • Working Hours are 8am-5pm Monday to Friday with a breakdown covering weekend work, overtime available.

  • Guaranteed on-call retainer.

About The Company:

A specialist Agricultural and Farming Machinery dealership in the West Midlands.

The Job Role Details:

We now have a fantastic opportunity for an Agricultural Service Technician.

As Agricultural Service Technician you'll play a crucial part in providing and maintaining an exceptional level of customer service whilst working with our industry-leading manufacturers & suppliers.

You will be working closely with our experienced professionals who are passionate about what they do.

Prior experience in the repair and maintenance of agricultural tractors and equipment, coupled with a thorough understanding of modern farm equipment technologies is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities:
You will…

  • Maintain and repair machinery, on and off-site - tractors & machinery completed to a high standard.

  • Assembly & PDI of new machines to the correct specification.

  • Be competent in fault finding on Engines, Hydraulics, & Electrical issues using the latest diagnostic equipment.

  • Prompt & correct filling in of all paperwork - time sheets, job cards & reports, etc.

  • Work alongside and communicate with customers, colleagues, manufacturers, and suppliers.

  • Undertake relevant manufacturer training as & when required - giving you the opportunity to develop your skills & knowledge of the latest products & services on the market.

  • Ensure prompt and accurate completion of all necessary reports and administrative tasks, including job cards and time sheets, maintaining a high standard of quality.

  • Ensure a tidy and organised workshop environment, actively contributes to overall workshop organisation, and promotes the proper utilisation of tools and vehicles at all times.

  • Weekend rota with retainer.

Ideal Person Skills & Qualifications:
You will have / be…

  • Experience working on Agricultural Machinery and Equipment using diagnostic tools & equipment and referral to manufacturer service portals & books.

  • Skilled & knowledgeable in mechanical, electrical & hydraulic systems.

  • Professional, proactive & organised.

  • Exceptional customer service approach.

  • Full UK driving licence.

  • Ability to work well in a team environment.

How to apply: Please click on the apply now button.

The Industry (Key Words): Agricultural technician jobs, Agricultural engineer jobs, Agricultural mechanic jobs, farm engineer jobs, farm mechanic jobs, service technician jobs, service engineer jobs, service mechanic jobs.

We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those short listed for an interview will be contacted. Please be assured that your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission.

Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide outstanding recruitment head-hunting and job advertising services. We are the trusted recruitment partner of choice to industry leading organisations across the UK and Internationally. We recruit specifically for all roles within the sectors of: Agriculture, Farming, Horticulture, Food and Fresh Produce, Vet, Pet and Animal Health, Agrochemicals, Fertilisers and Seeds, Software and Technology, Machinery, Technical and Engineering and specialist Education.