The Company:
Our client is an extremely well-established family farming business growing Fresh Produce crops. Due to consistent growth and expansion, they are seeking to recruit a new Agricultural Mechanical Fitter.
The Industry: Agriculture, Agricultural, Agricultural Supplies, Farming, Farming Supplies, Agricultural Fitter, Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Agricultural Maintenance, Mechanical Maintenance
The Job Role Details:
Our client is seeking to recruit an Agricultural Mechanical Fitter, to help maintain their extensive range of agricultural machinery. The successful applicant will provide a high-quality repair and maintenance service and be part of their maintenance and service team who ensure that all servicing; repairs and maintenance tasks are carried to fully support the agricultural team.
Key Responsibilities:
Day-to-day responsibility (including Health and Safety) for the effective maintenance of the equipment, this includes good housekeeping and correct use of personnel protective equipment.
Ensure all assets have 3 monthly planned preventative maintenance.
Ensure reactive jobs are completed in an efficient, safe, and cost-effective manner.
Be able to work under pressure and to deadlines.
Be experienced in Fabricating and Welding,
Ensure that maintenance records are completed and administered correctly.
Able to work and operate well within a team but also confident to use own initiative when required.
Flexible, will be required to work extra hours during peak season, and occasionally working off sites.
Complete and oversee team’s training and development.
Ideal Person Skills and Qualifications:
Clean driving licence required.
Forklift driving qualification desirable; however, training can be provided.
Hydraulics experience desirable
Appropriate Mechanical Engineering Qualification desirable
Previous experience of servicing equipment in an agricultural setting
Welding and fabrication experience desirable
Abrasive Wheels desirable
General maintenance experience required.
Electrical experience/qualification desirable
Personal Qualitied & Behavioural Traits:
Ability to be reactive and punctual.
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
Ability to work as part of a diverse team.
Flexibility and adaptability and able to use initiative.
The ability to work alone or as part of a team.
Any other ad hoc duties appropriate for the position.
Salary package:
£ 18,000 p.a. - £35,000 p.a. – Experience Dependant
Plus Company Benefits
How to apply: Interested candidates should email their CV and a brief covering letter outlining their experience in agriculture, any previous work experience and why they believe they are suitable for the role to; Kate@agriFJ.co.uk
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Agricultural and Farming Jobs are an established specialist Agricultural Recruitment business with offices based in rural Worcestershire. We have a specialist and dedicated Headhunting Recruitment Division as well as a specialist Jobs Advertising Division. We recruit specifically for all roles within the Agricultural industry and support the recruitment needs of all related clients including; Farms, Agricultural Machinery, Fresh Produce, Food, Horticultural, Equestrian, Finance and Veterinary companies on an International basis. We offer an exceptional service with a personable, yet highly professional approach. Please contact our office for further information on 01527 878550.