​Agricultural Mechanic / Agricultural Technician

Location Shropshire
Discipline: Agriculture, Farming, Machinery, Technical & Engineering
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per year, depending on experience
Job ref: 14410 SA
Published: almost 3 years ago
Startdate: ASAP

​Agricultural Mechanic / Agricultural Technician

Location of the Job: West Midlands; Shropshire, Staffordshire, Cheshire, Wrexham, Clwyd & surrounding areas.

The Company: Our client is a specialist machinery distributor, who also provide parts & service for different makes, models & types of Agricultural & Farming Machinery.

The Industry: Farm Machinery, Agricultural Machinery, Tractors, Combine Harvesters, Forage Harvesters, Loaders, Telescopic Handlers, Grain Dryers, Cultivators, Ploughs Drills and more.

The Job Role Details:
Due to high workload demand, in this busy machinery business, an Agricultural Technician / Agricultural Mechanic is now required to service, repair and maintain a variety of Agricultural Machinery both in the workshop and also out on farm.

Key Responsibilities:
You will:

  • Work on the repair, service and maintenance of a wide range of Farm Machinery including but not limited to: Tractors, Combine Harvesters, Forage Harvesters, Loaders, Telescopic Handlers, Grain Dryers, Cultivators, Ploughs Drills and more.

  • Diagnose and repair faults on Agricultural Machinery.

  • Use electronic diagnostic equipment to diagnose machinery faults.

  • Be based out of the workshop and travel to meet with customers on farm, field-servicing.

  • Communicate with customers and farmers.

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

  • Experience in modern Farm Machinery - service and repair.

  • Experience in a field service role, travelling to customers sites.

  • A sound knowledge and understanding of the Agricultural industry.

  • Have excellent communication and customer service skills.

  • Must hold a current driving licence.

Additional Information:

  • This is a permanent full-time position.

  • Own tools required.

  • Manufacturer training will be provided.

Salary Package: A basic salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per year, depending on experience.

Plus: Excellent overtime rates, a fully expensed service vehicle, manufacturer training and much more.

How to apply: Please send your CV and cover letter to: Sophie@agriFJ.co.uk

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.

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.