Junior Agricultural Engineer

Helperthorpe Source: WhatJobs

£26,000–£29,000

Location: Malton, North Yorkshire

Salary:£26,000 - £29,000 per annum

Hours:Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00

Overtime:1.5× Monday-Saturday | 2× Sundays & Bank Holidays

Job Type:Full-time, Permanent

The Opportunity

Interaction Technical is partnering with a well-established and highly respected supplier ofagricultural, ground-care and garden machinery.

Due to continued business growth, they are looking to recruit a Junior Engineer / Apprentice Engineer who is eager to develop their skills and progress towards becoming a fully trained and qualified Agricultural & Ground-Care Equipment Technician.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a mechanical or engineering background who is looking to build a long-term career within the agricultural engineering industry.

The Package

£26,000 - £29,000 salary, depending on experience
32 days' holiday, including bank holidays
Additional day off for your birthday
Plenty of overtime available throughout the year
Overtime paid at1.5× Monday-Saturday
Overtime paid at2× Sundays and Bank Holidays
Potentialcompany van and fuel card, dependent on capabilities
Ongoing training and development
Opportunity to gain a Level 3 Land Based Engineering Qualification
Extensive manufacturer and industry training
Excellent opportunities for career progression and increased earning potential
Staff discount on tools
Additional discounts through employee discount schemes

The Role

As an Agricultural Engineer, you will work on a wide range of agricultural, horticultural and ground-care machinery.

Your responsibilities will include:

Diagnosing faults, servicing machinery and carrying out emergency breakdown repairs
Working on agricultural machinery including tractors, combines, balers and other equipment
Travelling to customer sites to carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs
Using diagnostic equipment to identify mechanical and electrical faults
Working on engines, batteries and hydraulic systems
Carrying out mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs
Working independently at customer sites while maintaining close communication with colleagues
Completing relevant documentation accurately and efficiently
Liaising directly with customers to diagnose faults and identify effective solutions
Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in line with customer expectations

The Requirements

Previous experience working with hydraulics alongside mechanical and electrical systems - essential
Experience within agricultural, automotive, material handling or mechanical engineering environments - advantageous
Experience in electrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair and servicing- advantageous
Experience working with engines and batteries- advantageous
AnNVQ, City & Guilds or similar qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering - advantageous
A full UK driving licence- advantageous
A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within agricultural engineering
A willingness to learn, undertake training and develop your technical skillset