Agricultural Engineer

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Established in 1947, Our client is proud to remain a wholly owned family business committed to providing an unparalleled end-to-end service for all machinery and equipment needs in Agriculture, Groundcare, Construction and Arboriculture.

A friendly, family business that’s home to some of the UK’s finest machinery franchises, and all supported by the most knowledgeable Sales, Parts and Service teams in the country.

Our client lives up to their reputation as an award-winning, professional machinery and service provider. This boils down to their dedicated team of almost 200 people who always go the extra mile to deliver, their experience that stretches over 70 years and our extensive product portfolio.

As members of the Armed Forces Covenant, they are proud to support and welcome applications from service leavers, ex-military personnel and forces family members.

JOB PURPOSE

Our client are currently looking for a Service Engineer with experience in the Agricultural industry to join their knowledgeable, experienced and friendly team near Reading. Whilst the work is technically challenging, they look to provide a well-structured training program.

JOB SPECIFICATION

Repair, maintain and service a variety of agriculture machinery

Have a knowledge of  Knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, electrics and hydraulics

During quieter times you may be expected to complete some workshop based servicing.

Dealing with customers as you’ll be speaking to many of them about the service, repair, diagnostic or warranty work that you have undertaken and ensuring they are happy with the job before moving on to the next.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

Will hold a full UK driving licence.

Will ideally have previous experience in the agricultural industry.

Have a sound knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, electrics and hydraulics.

Be a great communicator with exceptional customer service skills.

Hold a qualification in land-based engineering (preferable but not essential)

SALARY/BENEFITS

A salary of around £35,000 per annum
Company bonus scheme
Company pension scheme
A company vehicle suited to your role and fuel card.
Life Assurance of £25,000
23 days Annual Leave plus all Bank Holidays, which increases with service.
Free on site-parking
Membership of Network Benefits, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping and clothing retailers as well as holidays and days out.
Access to our clients Employee Assistance Programme offering help with your mental and physical wellbeing when you need it along with a host of other support, including financial and legal advice services and counselling.
Enhanced Sickness pay based on length of service.
Volunteering days for our chosen charity.
Social events with your team.
Extensive company training.

Please call Tom on (phone number removed) for more information and email a copy of your CV to prompt a call back.