Service Engineer
Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Salary: £37,000 – £40,000 depending on experience, with flexibility for the right candidate who can demonstrate strong technical capability and relevant industry experience.
About the Role
Barker Ross is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in mechanised irrigation and water management. The role is a hands‑on Service Engineer supporting installation, servicing and maintenance of irrigation systems, with a mix of workshop and field‑based work, not repetitive maintenance.
You will work on large‑scale irrigation equipment, including:
- Irrigation booms and hose reels
- Pumps and pumping systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Diesel‑driven equipment
- Electrical control systems, automation, sensors and controls
The role involves diagnosing faults, testing and problem‑solving on equipment in the workshop and at customer sites. You will work closely with customers, suppliers and internal teams to ensure reliable system operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out installation, servicing and repairs on irrigation systems.
- Diagnose faults on pumps, motors, valves, hydraulic systems, diesel drives, sensors and control systems.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and manuals.
- Liaise with customers, suppliers and subcontractors.
- Suggest improvements to efficiency and reliability.
- Keep accurate service records.
About You
We welcome candidates with backgrounds in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or FTL (Forklift Truck) Engineering who:
- Have strong practical engineering and problem‑solving skills.
- Have experience as a Service Engineer, Irrigation Engineer or similar hands‑on technical engineering role.
- Have knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines, pumps, electrical systems, automation or manufacturing equipment (advantageous).
- Can work independently and take ownership of tasks.
- Have clear communication skills.
- Are organised, reliable and keen to develop specialist knowledge.
- Hold a full UK driving licence.
What’s On Offer
- £37,000 – £40,000 salary depending on experience, with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
- Varied, technically engaging work across workshop and customer sites.
- Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in mechanised irrigation and water management.
- Supportive, experienced team environment.
- Long‑term career opportunities within an established specialist business.
Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.
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