Agricultural Engineer – Service Technician (Field & Workshop Based)
Location: Colchester and surrounding areas
Hours: Full-time, standard working week with overtime available
Salary: Basic DOE + Overtime @ 1.5x
We are recruiting for an experienced Agricultural Engineer / Service Technician to join a well‑established team covering the Colchester & surrounding areas. This is a mixed field and workshop‑based role involving the servicing, maintenance, and repair of modern agricultural machinery, along with breakdown response and planned maintenance work.
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnose, service, and repair agricultural machinery
- Carry out mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diagnostic fault finding
- Work on modern equipment including tractors, combines, GPS, and telematics systems
- Complete planned maintenance and breakdown repairs
- Liaise with customers and provide technical support
- Maintain accurate service records and job reports
- Work independently and as part of a team when required
- Follow all health and safety procedures
Skills & Experience Required
- Experience as an agricultural, plant, or heavy machinery engineer
- Strong diagnostic and fault‑finding skills
- Experience with modern agricultural systems preferred
- Ability to work independently and manage workload
- Strong customer‑facing communication skills
- Good mechanical and electrical knowledge
- Full UK driving licence required
What’s on Offer
- Company van and fuel card
- Competitive salary depending on experience
- Overtime available
- Mix of field and workshop‑based work
- Training and development opportunities
- Established and supportive team environment
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