Golf & Turf Technician (Workshop-based)

About The Company

Farol Ltd is an extremely successful and growing multisite agricultural and groundcare business and the largest John Deere dealership in the UK. Established as a family business in 1976, Farol today is made up of 300 Service, Parts, Sales, Transport and Business Support Team Members, whilst still remaining 100% family owned. Holding the renowned John Deere franchise along with many other brands, we are the market leaders in agriculture, groundcare and homeowner products. With an annual turnover of close to £200m, we have grown hugely over the past 5 years and this growth shows no sign of slowing down.

About The Role

We are currently looking for a workshop-based Technician to join our Golf & Turf Service department at our Milton Common Head Office. Reporting into the Golf & Turf Service Manager, you will be focused on servicing, repairing and refurbishing a wide range of professional turf machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance and repair of professional turf machinery including homeowner ride-on and pedestrian mowers through to Commercial and Golf precision turf machinery, compact tractors.
• Cylinder reel and bottom blade grinding, set-up and precision adjustment.
• Advanced fault finding and diagnostics across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems.
• Diagnostics and troubleshooting of CAN bus network systems.
• Refurbishment and full operational preparation of used equipment for resale.
• Some Pre-delivery inspection (PDI) and operational testing of new and used machinery.
• Use of manufacturer diagnostic software and digital service platforms.
• Accurate completion of digital service records and job documentation.
• Supporting workshop organisation, cleanliness and adherence to health & safety standards.
• Providing technical support to the sales and service team as and when required.

Person Specification

The successful candidate will demonstrate high-level mechanical, electrical and operational expertise, working confidently with modern, technology-driven equipment and diagnostic systems.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience working with turf machinery, agricultural, plant or groundcare equipment.
• High-level mechanical knowledge with strong operational understanding of turf equipment.
• Advanced understanding of electrical systems, electronic controls and CAN network diagnostics.
• Strong fault finding and structured diagnostic capability.
• Proficient in the use of computers, tablets and mobile devices.
• Confident working with advanced machinery technology and manufacturer diagnostic software.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in producing high-quality workmanship.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a professional team.

Desirable

• Experience operating cylinder grinding equipment (training can be provided).
• Manufacturer training or technical certifications.
• Proven previous relevant experience.
• Full UK driving licence.

Package details

Basic salary in the region of £30,000 - £37,000 dependent on experience, generous incentive/bonus scheme, 20 days holiday increasing by 1 day for each completed year of service up to a maximum of 25 days (plus Bank Holidays), company pension, employee discount schemes, employee wellbeing and financial planning service, cycle to work scheme.

Hours of work

8am - 5pm Monday to Friday, workshop-based (OX9 2NZ) plus overtime if desired.

Why come to Farol?

Farol is the leading John Deere dealership in the UK with people at the heart of its strategy. We know that our people are the key to our success and we make sure we appreciate and reward everyone's contribution. Not only do we recognise expertise, skills and professionalism, we value highly the very things that make our team members unique: their passion, their dedication, their approachability and the fact that going the all-important extra mile is second nature. Growth and development is inevitable within our forward-thinking company, where we offer a highly competitive salary, a diverse and interesting work environment, job security and on-going training. We can offer an environment where Teamwork is key and where you can truly develop new skills and flourish.

What do our colleagues say about us?

• Great company attitude with friendly and approachable Managers/Directors.
• Lovely place to work. Good group of people to support new employees during day to day operations.
• A good Company to work for and the whole team are friendly. The Management are very approachable and have an open door policy. As the Company are continually growing there are lots of opportunities for employees to progress. I feel valued as an employee and enjoy my job.
• I love working for a family business as I've come from a more corporate environment. Owners are hands on and very approachable. It is a fast paced and busy environment but no such thing as a typical day for me. There are great learning opportunities here and ability to progress in the business.