Agricultural Engineer

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Russell’s (Kirbymoorside) Limited are one of the largest New Holland dealers in the United Kingdom covering Yorkshire, Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire and parts of Staffordshire and Lincolnshire. Representing well-known brands in addition to New Holland such as Manitou, Kubota, Takeuchi, Pottinger, Toro as well as many other leading brands.

The company has 12 depots and employs around 220 people. Despite its size Russell’s still has core values, a family feel to the business and treats its staff as key to its continued success and growth.

We are currently recruiting for a skilled Agricultural Service Technician to join our Harby team to:-

• Work within the depot and onsite as part of a team and independently.
• Carrying out servicing, and mechanical repairs of all types of machinery.
• Use modern diagnostic equipment to identify and repair electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Deal directly with customers to explain faults and proposed repair solutions.
• Be involved in complying quotations for repairs you have assessed.
• Completing work records to a high standard for customer invoices and manufacturers warranty.

Key skills we are looking for are:-

• Minimum of 3 year’s experience in Agricultural engineering or transferable skills from sectors such as construction or transport machinery.
• Experience with modern emission-controlled engines, Hydraulics, electrics and electronics as well as mechanical experience.
• Can do attitude and flexibility to work flexible hours including weekends to suit the seasonal demands of Agriculture.
• Being able to work to a high standard whilst being aware of good time management.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Entitled to work in the UK.

Full manufacturer training will be given, due to the size and variety of the business there will be opportunities to specialise in specific products in time and move to other roles within the group as your skills and experience develop. Exact salary and package dependent on experience.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,000.00-£32,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Melton Mowbray, LE14 4DB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Mechanical engineering: 3 years (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person