Position: Service Technician Southwest Scotland
Contract: Full time, permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Founded in 1837, John Deere is an iconic company providing advanced products and services for agriculture, construction, forestry, ground care and power systems. John Deere Forestry is the world's premier designer and distributor of forestry equipment.
An exciting opportunity has arisen within our aftersales department for a Service Technician. The prime responsibilities for this role are the maintenance and repair of John Deere forestry equipment.
Suitable applicants would be time served engineers with considerable post apprenticeship experience in the forestry, agricultural or construction sectors. Applicants should possess knowledge of hydraulic and electronic control systems and hold a full UK Licence.
Primary Responsibilities & Tasks:
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Responsible for field and workshop maintenance & repair of John Deere Forestry equipment
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Extensive travelling with potential for staying away
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Builds and maintains customer relationships
You will have:
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Time served apprenticeship or National diploma in Forestry, Agriculture or Construction, and/or experience as an engineer
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Knowledge of hydraulic & electrical systems
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Full UK driving license
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Knowledge of IT systems
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Excellent time keeping
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Flexible
What Makes You Stand Out:
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Ability to learn quickly
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Flexible way of working
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Creative problem solving
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Understanding of John Deere products and the forestry sector is an advantage, but not essential
If this sounds like you, this may be an outstanding opportunity to join one of the world’s leading companies.
What We Offer
Our total rewards include more than salary. We offer a competitive rewards package including 25 days' holidays plus bank holidays (increasing with service), an inclusive working environment, a competitive bonus scheme, a contributory pension scheme and Group Income Protection and Group Life Assurance / Death in Service benefits. We invest actively in individual development and a business with over 70,000 employees worldwide can offer career development for the right candidate.
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John Deere is an equal opportunities employer. We look forward to your applicaiton.
Closing Date 8th July 2026
