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 specializing 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
1. Servicing/installation and attending breakdowns of milking equipment
2. Preventive maintenance of milking parlours
3. Installation work when needed
4. High focus on first-time fix and customer satisfaction
5. Work in a professional, clean, organized, and tidy manner
6. Able to complete paperwork clearly & in a timely manner
7. Health & Safety aware within the working environment
8. Represent the company in a positive way
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
You will be mechanically trained 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 prioritize workload.
Highly organized.
Flexible and able to quickly change between tasks or changing situations.
Attention to customer requirements and detail.
Team player.
Must possess a full UK Driving Licence.
SALARY & BENEFITS
It is our client's 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:
1. £17ph (£34,500)
2. Standby 1 in 3 (£125 per week = £2166) call outs
3. Call Out = £30 per visit + OT on the job of x1.5 or x2 depending on the day
4. Company Vehicle + Fuel Card
5. Tablet + Phone
6. 24 days holiday + 8 days BH
7. Market surveyed salary – reviewed annually
8. Employer contributory pension/death in service cover
9. Share Plan
10. Division cross-sell incentive scheme
11. Staff accounts at every branch with discounted prices
12. Extra holiday entitlement – after a certain number of years
13. Company sick pay after qualifying period
14. Role-specific company clothing/uniform
15. Recognition and support for health and work-related well-being
Full time, Monday-Friday with 1/3 weekends on call rota once trained.
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