Farm Maintenance Technician
This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship – the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK.
Are you a hands‑on maintenance professional with experience repairing and servicing agricultural machinery, vehicles, or farm infrastructure? Do you enjoy practical problem‑solving and working in a varied role across machinery, buildings, and site maintenance? Are you looking to develop your career within a progressive farming business where no two days are the same?
Location of the Job
UK – Suffolk
Salary & Benefits Package
- £28,000 – £32,000 plus possible accommodation
- Full‑time permanent position
- Opportunity to work within a growing agricultural business
- Training and development opportunities available
About the Company
Our client is a progressive and well‑established farming business operating across a diverse agricultural enterprise in Suffolk. With a strong focus on efficiency, reliability and high operational standards, the business manages a wide range of machinery, vehicles, buildings and farm infrastructure essential to day‑to‑day operations. They are committed to maintaining a safe, practical and supportive working environment while continually investing in their people, equipment and facilities to support long‑term success.
Farm Maintenance Technician – Job Role Details
An exciting opportunity has arisen to support maintenance and repair of machinery, vehicles, buildings and site infrastructure across the operation. This is a varied and practical role involving planned servicing, reactive repairs and general maintenance duties to minimise downtime and support efficient operations.
Working closely with the Repairs and Maintenance Manager and wider farm team, you will help ensure equipment and facilities are maintained to a high standard and remain safe and operational at all times.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned servicing, inspections and reactive repairs on machinery and equipment
- Diagnose faults and complete repairs in a timely manner
- Perform machinery and vehicle servicing and maintenance
- Undertake building, structural and general site repairs
- Assist with maintenance of site systems including heating and infrastructure
- Support preventative maintenance planning
- Assist with sourcing and collecting parts as required
- Maintain machinery and equipment in safe working condition
- Complete maintenance records and timesheets accurately
- Work collaboratively with other departments to minimise downtime
- Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures and company policies
- Wear appropriate PPE and follow safe systems of work at all times
Essential Candidate Skills & Experience
- Practical maintenance experience within agriculture, construction, engineering or a similar hands‑on environment
- Good mechanical knowledge and fault‑finding ability
- Experience servicing and repairing machinery or vehicles
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong awareness of health & safety proceduresFlexible and proactive approach to work
- Hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification relevant to the role
Desirable
- Previous agricultural or farm maintenance experience
- Welding or fabrication experience
- Basic electrical or plumbing knowledge
- Experience maintaining buildings and infrastructure
- Relevant engineering or maintenance qualifications
Working Hours
Full‑time role with flexibility required depending on operational demands.
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