Agricultural Engineer required. Our client is a long-standing family business that has been in the agricultural industry for over 100 years. They are now looking for an Agricultural Engineer due to the growth of the business. This position will be for the Winchester depot.
Successful candidates will have previous experience in this field, ideally in the agricultural, commercial vehicle, or construction industry, and can work independently or as part of a team.
Agricultural Engineer - Winchester Position Overview
* Service and maintain machinery from a range of first-class franchises including CLAAS and Horsch to the manufacturers' specifications, ensuring machine reliability and safety.
* Have a keen eye for detail, reporting machine defects and upselling the services provided by the company wherever possible.
* Successfully diagnose and rectify electrical, hydraulic, powertrain, and various other faults prior to initiating and completing a repair.
* Operate diagnostic software via a laptop computer when required (training will be given).
* Complete a detailed report of work completed along with supporting photographs and documentation of all worked times.
* Any other duties as deemed necessary to fulfill the role.
Agricultural Engineer - Winchester Position Requirements
* 3+ years of experience in a similar position.
* Knowledge and experience of a variety of machinery, ideally in the agricultural, commercial vehicle, or construction industry. A relevant qualification within the field of Land Based Engineering is preferred.
* Must hold a full driving license and have the ability to operate machinery on-site for testing purposes.
* Willingness to work weekends when required during peak harvest season.
Agricultural Engineer - Winchester Position Remuneration
* Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 per annum OTE based on experience, paid hourly.
* Working Hours: Monday - Thursday, 8 am - 5 pm and Friday, 8 am - 4 pm with a 1-hour unpaid lunch break (basic 39-hour working week).
* Holiday Package: 24 days + 8 BH.
* Pension: 3% employee contribution and 7% employer contribution.
* Life Assurance including dependent's pension.
* Overtime available (Mon - Sat time and a half, Sunday - double time, bank holiday Monday - double time & day in lieu).
* Company Van.
* Ongoing training as required.
Bennett and Game Recruitment is a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex, operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy. In accordance with GDPR, by applying, you are granting us consent to process your data and contact you regarding this application and the services we offer.
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