Agricultural Engineer

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

How to Apply:
If you’re an experienced engineer ready to take the next step with a well-established company apply now. Alternatively, call David at Holt Recruitment on 07702 167786.
 
Holt Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. Specialising in Plant, Agricultural, Powered Access, Forklift, Lift & Access, Static plant We recruit across the UK for Mobile Plant Engineer, Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Mechanic, Powered Access Engineer, Forklift Engineer, MHE Engineer, Generator Engineer.

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