Agricultural Fitter
8 days ago
Shrewsbury
About the Role We are looking for a skilled and motivated Agricultural Fitter with strong expertise in hydraulic and electronic systems to join a well-established agricultural dealership or contracting operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of modern agricultural machinery, with a particular focus on hydraulic circuits, electronic control systems, GPS/auto-steer technology, and precision farming equipment. Key Responsibilities • Carry out diagnostics, servicing, and repair of hydraulic systems including pumps, rams, valves, hoses, and hydraulic motors on a wide range of agricultural machinery • Diagnose and repair electronic and electrical faults on tractors, combines, sprayers, drills, and ancillary equipment using manufacturer diagnostic software • Install, calibrate, and maintain GPS guidance systems, auto-steer, variable rate controllers, and ISOBUS-compatible implements • Perform routine servicing, pre-season inspections, and PDIs (pre-delivery inspections) on new and used machinery • Carry out both workshop-based and on-farm repairs, providing a responsive and professional field service when required • Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical service bulletins, • Maintain accurate service records and job cards, ensuring parts are ordered efficiently, • Liaise with customers in a professional and courteous manner, providing clear communication on repair progress and timescales • Support the wider workshop team during peak periods such as harvest and drilling seasons, • Stay up to date with new machinery technology, attending manufacturer training courses as required Skills & Requirements • Proven experience as an agricultural or plant fitter, ideally with a focus on hydraulic and electronic systems • City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Land-Based Engineering or equivalent qualification, • Strong working knowledge of hydraulic circuits and electronic control units (ECUs), • Experience using manufacturer diagnostic tools (e.g., John Deere Service Advisor, AGCO EDT, CNH EST, CLAAS CDS)• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, hydraulic schematics, and wiring diagrams • Full UK driving licence (essential), • Excellent problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to fault-finding, • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, • Willingness to undertake on-farm callouts, including occasional weekend and evening work during peak seasons Desirable • Manufacturer-specific training certifications (e.g., John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, Fendt, CLAAS) • Experience with precision agriculture technology and telematics systems, • Welding and fabrication skills (MIG/TIG), • Forklift or telehandler licence What's on Offer • Competitive salary dependent on experience, • Company vehicle or van (for field service roles), • Manufacturer training and ongoing professional development, • Pension scheme and holiday entitlement, • Supportive team environment with genuine career progression opportunities How to Apply For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Sam at (url removed). We truly value each and every candidate and are committed to finding the right opportunity for you