We are a leading supplier of horticultural machinery/UTVs and are seeking to expand our Suffolk-based workshop team.
We require a technician who has relevant, transferable skills and experience to work with a range of ground care machinery.
About Us
Linstead Farm and Garden Machinery is an established Suffolk-based dealership located near Halesworth. Trading for over 20 years, we specialise in sales, service, and repairs of ATVs (quad bikes), UTVs (Utility vehicles), and ground care machinery. We deal in brand leaders including Polaris, Stihl, Stiga, Ariens, Echo, and AS Motor among others.
As a workshop technician, you will work as part of a team and will have responsibility for the following duties:
1. Servicing and repair of ground care machinery including ATVs, utility vehicles, mowers, compact tractors, and handheld machinery to manufacturers’ recommendations to ensure safety and reliability.
2. PDI of new and used machinery for sale.
3. Fault diagnosis of electrical, hydraulic, powertrain, mechanical, and any other faults prior to carrying out repairs.
4. Operate fault diagnostic equipment on a laptop as required.
5. Complete job-related admin and reports including job cards and timesheets.
6. Maintain a tidy and organised workstation and ensure due care is given to customer and company property.
7. Provide excellent levels of customer service at all times.
Skills and Experience
* Ideally have knowledge and experience of a variety of UTVs and ground care machinery, or similar.
* Engine and transmission experience.
* Competent to carry out field and workshop-based diagnostics.
* Ability to interact with customers and communicate effectively.
* Able to work independently and as part of a team.
* Maintain a professional image at all times.
* Full valid drivers’ licence required.
Our position would suit someone currently working in the industry, or with transferable skills, e.g., in the agricultural, automotive, motorcycle, or truck and bus industry looking for a slight change of career. Specific manufacturer/industry training will be provided.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 03/02/2025
Reference ID: Mechanic FT Jan 2025
Applications to be made to:
Bob Stephenson (Director)
bob@linsteadfarmandgarden.co.uk or 01986 785272
Pre-application enquiries welcome.
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