At a Glance
- Tasks: Diagnose and repair agricultural machinery while travelling to customer sites.
- Company: Join a respected supplier of agricultural and garden machinery.
- Benefits: Earn £26,000-£29,000, enjoy 32 days holiday, and receive ongoing training.
- Other info: Potential for a company van, extensive training, and discounts on tools.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in agricultural engineering with hands-on experience and growth opportunities.
- Qualifications: Mechanical or engineering background preferred; willingness to learn is essential.
The predicted salary is between 24750 - 30250 £ per year.
Location: Market Weighton, East Yorkshire
Salary: £26,000 – £29,000 per annum
Hours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Overtime: 1.5× Monday–Saturday | 2× Sundays & Bank Holidays
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
The Opportunity
Interaction Technical is partnering with a well-established and highly respected supplier of agricultural, ground-care and garden machinery. Due to continued business growth, they are looking to recruit a Junior Engineer / Apprentice Engineer who is eager to develop their skills and progress towards becoming a fully trained and qualified Agricultural & Ground-Care Equipment Technician. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a mechanical or engineering background who is looking to build a long-term career within the agricultural engineering industry.
The Package
- £26,000 – £29,000 salary, depending on experience
- 32 days' holiday, including bank holidays
- Additional day off for your birthday
- Plenty of overtime available throughout the year
- Overtime paid at 1.5× Monday–Saturday
- Overtime paid at 2× Sundays and Bank Holidays
- Potential company van and fuel card, dependent on capabilities
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunity to gain a Level 3 Land Based Engineering Qualification
- Extensive manufacturer and industry training
- Excellent opportunities for career progression and increased earning potential
- Staff discount on tools
- Additional discounts through employee discount schemes
The Role
As an Agricultural Engineer, you will work on a wide range of agricultural, horticultural and ground-care machinery. Your responsibilities will include:
- Diagnosing faults, servicing machinery and carrying out emergency breakdown repairs
- Working on agricultural machinery including tractors, combines, balers and other equipment
- Travelling to customer sites to carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs
- Using diagnostic equipment to identify mechanical and electrical faults
- Working on engines, batteries and hydraulic systems
- Carrying out mechanical and electrical fault finding and repairs
- Working independently at customer sites while maintaining close communication with colleagues
- Completing relevant documentation accurately and efficiently
- Liaising directly with customers to diagnose faults and identify effective solutions
- Ensuring all work is completed to a high standard and in line with customer expectations
The Requirements
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous experience working with hydraulics alongside mechanical and electrical systems – essential
- Experience within agricultural, automotive, material handling or mechanical engineering environments – advantageous
- Experience in electrical and/or mechanical fault finding, repair and servicing – advantageous
- Experience working with engines and batteries – advantageous
- An NVQ, City & Guilds or similar qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering – advantageous
- A full UK driving licence – advantageous
- A genuine interest in developing a long-term career within agricultural engineering
- A willingness to learn, undertake training and develop your technical skillset
Junior Agricultural Engineer in Market Weighton employer: Interaction Recruitment
Interaction Recruitment is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values teamwork and employee well-being. With competitive pay and flexible shifts, this role in Gateshead provides opportunities for personal growth and skill development, making it an ideal choice for those seeking meaningful employment in a dynamic environment.
