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Mechanical Engineer/Contract Fitter

Glendale Countryside Ltd -
Kingston upon Thames

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Permanent | Full-time
£39,000 a year
1 day ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee discount
Gym membership
Sick pay

Qualifications

Driving Licence
Computer literacy
Maintenance
Computer skills
Fault diagnosis and repair
Communication skills

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Posted 29 July 2026

Salary £39,000

LocationKingston upon Thames

Job type Permanent, Full Time

DisciplineGrounds Maintenance

Reference043415

Mechanical Engineer/Contract Fitter - Kingston

Are you a skilled mechanical engineer or fitter with a passion for horticultural equipment? Do you pride yourself on ensuring machinery is in top condition and safe to operate?

If so, this role was made for you!

At Glendale, we have a great new opportunity for a Fitter/Mechanical Engineer to join our Kingston Upon Thames Contract.

And most importantly, you will be joining a company that can offer valuable career prospects and believes in investing in its people.

Who are we?

Glendale, a winner of BALI Employer of the Year, has revenues of £45 million.

Winner of the 2025 Supreme Award and 2025 Pro Landscaper Business Award Grounds Maintenance Company of the Year.

Glendale is one of the largest green space management service providers in the UK and specialises in tree care and management, grounds maintenance and landscaping. For more information visit www.glendale-services.co.uk. We are a green business with “green thinking” at the core of everything we do. We have been at the forefront of green services provision since 1989 and offer innovative solutions for the management and maintenance of the green environment.

Who are you?

A skilled fitter with a good all-round knowledge of horticultural equipment.
Experienced in the repair and maintenance of plant and equipment, including Kubota tractors and ride-on mowers.
Proactive in managing service schedules and keeping accurate records.
Able to carry out on-site repairs and address puncture issues.
A good communicator, able to liaise with suppliers and assist with staff training in basic maintenance.

A Glimpse into the Role Awaiting You

The Fitter/Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of plant and equipment, primarily at our Kingston depot, with a requirement to carry out on-site repairs and address puncture issues. This role is crucial in ensuring all machinery is safe and compliant with manufacturer instructions.

Maintaining/repairing various grounds maintenance equipment, including two-stroke machines (strimmers, blowers, hedge cutters), pedestrian machinery (walk-behind lawnmowers, powered weed brushes), and ride-on equipment, specifically Kubota ride-on mowers and Kubota tractors and their implements.
Arranging support from suppliers to undertake warranty servicing and complex repairs.
Assisting with keeping the asset database up to date.
Carrying out on-site repairs and puncture issues.
Ensuring all plant and equipment on the contract is safe and compliant with manufacturers' instructions.
Assisting with staff training in basic maintenance.
Setting up service schedules and keeping records, ordering parts and keeping stock records.
Good knowledge of fault finding and diagnostics.
Basic computer skills and communication skills to liaise with suppliers.

Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge The successful candidate will ideally have 3 years' experience in a similar role, or at least two years of experience in maintaining grounds maintenance equipment. They should hold a minimum Level 2 qualification in land-based service engineering or similar or have completed a thorough apprenticeship in agriculture or horticulture machinery mechanics. A full driving licence is essential, preferably with trailer qualifications.

What can Glendale offer you?

Competitive salary
Incremental annual leave
Access to BenefitHub our employee discount portal - discounts on travel bookings, high street & supermarket shops, gift cards, cinema tickets, days out, leisure activities and help with your day to day spending
Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
Employee health cash plan
Pension Scheme
Company sick pay
Career progression
Training and development

We are proud to be Equal Opportunity employers and are committed to inclusion and diversity

If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment as interviews will be held throughout the process. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days then please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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