Agricultural Engineer

We have an exciting opportunity for a new Service Technician to join the existing team at our Colchester branch, based in Essex.

Role Purpose:

You will be primarily responsible for the repair and maintenance of all equipment associated with Agricultural (but not limited to) machinery that is sold by the company’s sales departments based around the Essex area.

Working within Ernest Doe will give you direct access to the manufactures for support and training, as well as the benefit of working with our own experienced team members.

Essential Skills/Experience:

Ability to repair and maintain equipment for customers associated with Agricultural or Horticultural machinery and equipment

Ability to diagnose hydraulic and electrical faults using latest software and successfully carry out repairs which may be chargeable, warrantable or internal type jobs.

Lifting of heavy machinery, applying common sense to items that require the assistance of special tools

Proven experience within the Agricultural or Horticultural industry

Able to work alone and on your own initiative

Self-motivated

Maintain a good general level of health and fitness

Good general appearance

Excellent customer service skills as this is a customer facing role

Full clean driver’s licence

Additional Information

Start Date: Immediate, but subject to successful candidates notice period

Location: Essex branches

Hours: 39hrs per week - 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am to 4pm Friday (1 hour unpaid lunch)

Overtime above 39hrs per week will be paid at time and a half

Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Hourly paid

Salary: £Competitive, depending upon experience plus company vehicle and service incentive scheme

Benefits: 32 days annual leave including bank holidays, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Workplace Pension, Employee Referral Bonus Scheme, Winter Flu Jab Service, Car Tyre Discount, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Death in Service Cover (2 x salary)