We’re looking for a practical, hands-on Irrigation Engineer to join our Darsham, Suffolk team, with outdoor work experience and some knowledge of pumps and irrigation systems. We install, service and maintain agricultural, sports turf and golf irrigation systems, including pumping plant, and pipe. You’ll be travelling and working away during the week, working as part of a small team on sites around the country. For the right candidate, on-the-job training will be provided.
Working hours: This is a permanent role with a six-month probation period. Hours are Monday- Friday. Occasional overnight stays away from home. Very occasional Saturdays/ Sundays (emergencies only).
Location: This role is a field-based role, working at customer locations throughout the UK. Our offices are based in Darsham, Suffolk with site premises in Spalding, Lincolnshire.
Pay: A rate of pay is negotiable dependent upon relevant experience and qualifications.
We’re looking to fill the role as soon as possible, so applications will be reviewed and interviews arranged as they come in.
Benefits:
- Full time, permanent position
- Immediate start available
- Induction and training provided
- Competitive rates of pay, dependent on experience
- Friendly work environment with a small team
Duties:
- Outdoor, hands-on work with irrigation materials
- Installing, servicing and maintaining pumps, pipes, valve and irrigation equipment
- Diagnosing pump and electrical faults
- Using heavy machinery, plant equipment and hand tools
- Working closely with colleagues and customers
- Providing excellent customer service
- Other duties, as reasonably required
Essential skills and experience required:
- A driver’s license is essential
- Ability to work in a physically demanding role
- A practical attitude and willingness to learn
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving/ diagnostic abilities
- Time management
- Ability to work independently
Desirable skills and experience:
- Working to drawings
- Experience in irrigation, pump maintenance or plumbing
- Experience operating heavy machinery
- Machinery licenses
- CSCS Card
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
