Farm Mechanic

Farm Mechanic
Vacancy Reference: 45080 - KM/SD

*This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract. *

Have you at least 5 years' experience as a Farm Mechanic, working on a range of farm machinery?

Are you skilled at scheduling and carry out servicing and routine maintenance (including MOT preparation) on all machinery, vehicles and tractors?

Do you want to be part of a supportive team to help continue the future success of a family run business?

If so, this could be the role for you…

The Company:
A family run farming company with a focus on combinable crops and potatoes.

The Job Role:
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Farm Mechanic to support the farming operation.

Location:
Herefordshire

Salary Package:
£35,000 - £42,500 basic salary with the opportunity to work overtime at busy times of the year.

Working Hours:
Monday - Friday, 39 hours a week.

Key Responsibilities:
Inspect, diagnose faults and repair farm machinery and equipment where necessary.
Attending machinery breakdowns.
Schedule and carry out servicing and routine maintenance (including MOT preparation) on all machinery, vehicles and tractors.
Record keeping of all work/maintenance.
Management of work priorities.
Procurement of spare parts/components from the most cost-effective source.
Assisting with farm duties at busy times of the year.
Compliance with HSE requirements.

Candidate Skills and Requirements:
Previous experience in a mechanical role on a broad range of vehicles and machinery (essential)
Ideally having had experience working on heavy plant or agricultural machinery (preferred but not essential)
Ability to diagnose faults.
Excellent problem-solving.
Ability to manage own workload.
Pro-active and can-do attitude.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Good communication skills.
Welding experience.
Experience driving farm machinery and forklifts would be advantageous.

Other:
A Full UK Driving Licence

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