Agricultural Service Engineer
19 hours ago
Luton
Agricultural Service Engineer Location: Luton Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (39 hours per week) with additional hours and weekend work during peak seasonal demand We are recruiting on behalf of a long-established, family-owned business for an Agricultural Service Engineer to join their Luton branch. This is a field and workshop-based role working on a premium range of agricultural machinery within a busy and well-supported service team. Key Responsibilities Service and maintain agricultural machinery including JCB Agriculture, Amazone, McHale, Lemken, Sumo and other leading brands Carry out repairs in line with manufacturer specifications to ensure reliability and safety Diagnose and rectify electrical, hydraulic, powertrain, and mechanical faults Use diagnostic software via laptop (training provided) Complete detailed service reports including photos, timesheets and documentation Identify additional repair opportunities and support service upselling where appropriate Maintain accurate records of work completed and machine condition Work with GPS, telematics and machine control systems Ensure demo and returned machines are inspected, complete and undamaged Carry out welding and fabrication when required Liaise with service departments and support operational planning Support preparation for shows, open days and events Attend manufacturer training when availableSkills & Experience Required Experience working with agricultural, plant or commercial vehicle machinery Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems Welding and fabrication skills desirable Good understanding of modern machine systems including GPS/telematics (advantageous) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach Good time management and ability to work under pressure during peak periods Full UK driving licence required Relevant land-based engineering qualification preferred but not essentialWhat’s on Offer Company van provided Mobile phone, tablet and corporate clothing 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension scheme (7% employer / 3% employee contribution) Life assurance Ongoing manufacturer training and development Overtime availableHow to Apply If you're an experienced engineer looking to join a reputable and long-established business working on high-quality agricultural machinery, apply now. Alternatively, contact David at Holt Recruitment on (phone number removed). Holt Recruitment are a leading recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor Trade, Engineering, OEM, and related industries. We specialise in Plant, Agricultural, Powered Access, Forklift, Lift & Access, and Static Plant sectors. We recruit across the UK for roles including: Mobile Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Mechanic, Powered Access Engineer, Forklift Engineer, MHE Engineer, and Generator Engineer. DH