Mechanical Technician - Dairy

MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Our client has been in operation since the mid 1800s with over 500 employees.

They service the agricultural, construction, fire & security and ground care industries specialising in service, maintenance and groundcare machinery.

They are a family-owned business, who pride themselves on their supportive and caring culture

JOB PURPOSE 

We are seeking dairy technicians to join our clients team across Oxfordshire. Reporting to the Head of Operations, the job holder will be responsible for the installation, servicing and first time fix on breakdowns of milking plant.

Depending on the job holder’s location, the roles will cover their Oxfordshire territories. The ideal candidate will have a mechanical background with an electrical bias. In return, our client can offer a competitive salary, company service vehicle and specialist tools will be provided (job holder to supply their own hand tools).

JOB SPECIFICATION 

• Servicing /installation and attending breakdowns of milking equipment
• Preventive maintenance of milking parlours
• Installation work when needed
• High focus on first time fix and customer satisfaction.
• Work in a professional, clean, organised and tidy manner
• Able to complete paperwork clearly & in a timely manner
• Health & Safety aware within the working environment
• Represent the company in a positive way

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• You will be mechanically training in a relevant NVQ or City & Guilds Level 2 or 3 and possibly have an electrical qualification, but this is not essential as full training will be given.
• Have a bias towards and understanding of mains electrics
• Have strong diagnostic skills
• Can do attitude
• Good communicator
• Able to multitask and prioritise workload
• Highly organised
• Flexible and able to quickly change between task or changing situation.
• Attention to customer requirements and detail
• Team player
• Must possess a full UK Driving Licence

SALARY & BENEFITS

It is our clients philosophy to try to do everything they can to ensure that everyone working for them is happy and gets pleasure and satisfaction from their work. They are committed to training and developing their employees to enable them to achieve their maximum potential. They also provide the following:-

• £17ph (£34, 500)
• Standby 1 in 3 (£125 per week = £2166) call outs
• Call Out = £30 per visit + OT on the job of x1.5 or x2  depending on the day)
• Company Vehicle + Fuel Card
• Tablet + Phone 
• 24 days holiday + 8 days BH
• Market surveyed salary – reviewed annually
• Employer contributory pension/ death in service cover
• Share Plan
• Division cross-sell incentive scheme
• Staff accounts at every branch with discounted prices
• Extra holiday entitlement – after a certain number of years
• Company sick pay after qualifying period
• Role-specific company clothing/uniform
• Recognition and support for health and work-related well-being
• Full time, Monday- Friday with 1/3 weekends on call rota once trained

Please call Emma on (phone number removed) for more information