At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and maintain top-tier agricultural machinery while diagnosing and repairing faults.
- Company: Join a long-established, family-owned business with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company van, overtime, and 24 days holiday.
- Other info: Ongoing training and excellent career growth opportunities await you.
- Why this job: Work hands-on with cutting-edge machinery and develop your engineering skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with agricultural machinery and strong diagnostic skills are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 40000 £ per year.
Location: Luton, England
Sector: Engineering
Salary: £36,000.00 to £46,000.00 per annum
Benefits: Overtime, Company Van
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 available
Skills & 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 essential
What’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 available
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.
Agricultural Service Engineer in Luton employer: Holt Recruitment
Join a long-established, family-owned business in Luton as an Agricultural Service Engineer, where you will be part of a supportive team dedicated to maintaining premium agricultural machinery. Enjoy competitive benefits including a company van, ongoing training opportunities, and a generous holiday allowance, all within a culture that values employee growth and work-life balance. This role not only offers the chance to work with cutting-edge technology but also fosters a collaborative environment that encourages professional development and innovation.
