Job Title: Agricultural Engineer / Service Technician – £55,000 to £60,000 OTE
Location: Newbury, Berkshire
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Industry: Agriculture, Engineering, Plant and Machinery Maintenance
Job Function: Diagnostics, Mechanical Repair, Field Service, Equipment Servicing
Agricultural Engineer -About the Role
Join one of the UK’s most established agricultural machinery specialists. We're recruiting experienced Agricultural Engineers and Service Technicians to maintain and repair premium equipment across multiple locations. This role suits experienced engineers with diagnostic and fault-finding expertise across tractors, balers, sprayers, combine harvesters, telehandlers and other agricultural or plant machinery.
Agricultural Engineer - What You’ll Be Doing
- Mechanical servicing and repair of agricultural machinery, both on-site and in the workshop
- Diagnosing faults across hydraulic, mechanical and electrical systems
- Maintaining accurate service records and adhering to compliance standards
- Working with high-end brands
- Participating in a paid out-of-hours support rota, particularly during the harvest season
Agricultural Engineer - Salary and Benefits
- Base Salary: £42,000 to £45,500 (based on experience)
- On Target Earnings (OTE): £55,000 to £60,000+
- Company van with fuel card
- Overtime paid at 1.5x weekdays/Saturdays and 2x on Sundays and Bank Holidays
- £150 weekly on-call retainer (rotational basis)
- Up to £2,000 annual performance bonus
- Paid morning and afternoon tea breaks (rare in the industry)
- 30 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays), increasing with service
- Life assurance scheme (after 3 years), virtual GP access, and Employee Assistance Programme
- Full manufacturer training and structured technical development
- Defined career pathway from Technician to Senior and Management roles
- Pension scheme with employer contributions
Agricultural Engineer - Ideal Candidate
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Agricultural, Land-Based, Plant or Mechanical Engineering
- At least 2 years’ recent experience with agricultural or heavy plant equipment
- Advanced fault-finding and diagnostics skills (hydraulic, electrical, CANbus preferred)
- Confident communicator with a customer-first mindset
- Full UK driving licence
Agricultural Engineer - Why Choose Us?
We offer a professional, friendly environment backed by over 100 years of industry legacy and a reputation for quality. Our technicians receive real career progression, brand-new equipment, and continuous OEM training. We value work-life balance, transparency and performance.
Agricultural Engineer - About Elite Workforce Solutions:
We’re not just recruiters; we’re matchmakers for careers! Specialising in industries like Automotive, Plant, and Civil Engineering, we bring 40+ years of combined expertise to help talented individuals like you find their next big opportunity.
Take the first step towards your exciting new career and apply today!
If this role is of interest, please contact Liam at Elite Workforce Solutions on 07962987045 or email [email protected]
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £55,000.00-£60,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
