Service Engineer - First Military Recruitment : Job Details

BR1 Agricultural Service Engineer  Location: Ross-on-Wye   Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 DOE + Company Van + Overtime    Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm  Overview:  First Military Recruitment are currently seeking an Agricultural Service Engineer on behalf of one of our clients. Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. The role involves the maintenance, servicing, and repair of a wide range of modern agricultural equipment, supporting customers with high-quality technical expertise and on-site service delivery.  Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Diagnose and repair agricultural machinery, including tractors and combines, in accordance with manufacturer specifications. 
• The role involves a combination of workshop-based tasks and on-site service work. The Agricultural Service Technician will divide their time between working in a fully equipped workshop and traveling to customer locations to carry out diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on agricultural machinery. 
• Maintain accurate service records and documentation. 
• Install and demonstrate machinery for end users when required. 
• Work closely with workshop and service management to meet operational deadlines. 
• Travel to customer sites in the local area to carry out servicing and repairs (full driving licence required). 
• Ensure all work meets high standards of safety and performance. 

Skills and Qualifications: 

• Level 3 qualification in Land-Based Engineering or equivalent (e.g. HGV, Plant, or Construction sectors). 
• Previous hands-on experience with agricultural machinery is highly desirable. 
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. 
• Willingness to work extended hours during peak agricultural seasons. 
• Ability to troubleshoot under pressure and work independently. 
• Open to ongoing professional development and manufacturer training. 

Benefits: 

• Competitive salary with enhanced overtime pay. 
• Company vehicle. 
• Clear pathway for career progression. 
• Access to manufacturer-accredited training. 
• Enhanced holiday allowance. 
• Company sick pay. 
• Company pension scheme. 
• On-site parking. 
• Secure, long-term employment within a supportive team environment.