Agricultural Engineer

Hales Group are happy to be working with their client based on the outskirts of a popular Suffolk village, to assist them in finding a Service Engineer to join them in the production of farm machinery. The ideal candidate will have working knowledge of agricultural machinery; however, training will be given. You must have experience within a production environment, some welding experience, and good communication!

Job Purpose

1. To produce trailers and machinery to the technical drawings
2. To carry out warranty repairs to trailers both in the factory and on the farms
3. To assist with trailer and spreader demonstrations to clients when required
4. To follow Standard Operating Procedures and Health & Safety Guidelines

Main Duties and Responsibilities

1. Carry out repairs as instructed by the Designer on all products including welding, repairs to suspension, axles, rams, brakes, load cells etc.
2. To liaise with the Owner or Farm Manager when out on warranty repairs
3. Report back to the Designer on probable cause of failure and the repair carried out
4. Running machinery and testing the functionality of products
5. Using overhead cranes to move materials around production/yard
6. Some overnight stays may be required at times when delivering and installing machinery
7. Maintain the Company’s service van in good working and presentable condition
8. Ensure the service van is kept stocked ready to go out on a job

Other Duties

1. To undertake other production work as requested by the lead hand
2. Ability to work independently and to know when to seek help from the lead hand to solve problems
3. To work accurately and efficiently with minimal waste
4. To maintain the quality of build of our products to meet our customer’s expectations
5. To undertake training in the use of equipment to enable you to enhance in your role
6. To work as part of a team and understand your role within the team

Person Specification

1. Knowledge of working with farm machinery & trailers - Desirable, but training will be offered
2. Experience of driving tractors - Desirable
3. Experience of MIG Welding operations and knowledge of Hydraulics and Trailer Electrical Wiring - Desirable as training will be offered
4. Knowledge and experience of using overhead cranes would be an advantage; however, training can be given for this
5. Ability to follow SOP (Standard Operating Procedures)
6. Ability to communicate with our customers and provide good customer service; proficiency in speaking and understanding English is essential for reporting
7. High levels of flexibility and a can-do attitude with the ability to muck in where required
8. Willingness to travel to carry out warranty repairs (currently averaging at 1 day/month)

Company Benefits

1. Christmas shutdown
2. Company Pension
3. 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the opportunity to build up to 25 days holiday after 5 years of service for the company
4. Bonus Scheme as well as the opportunity for overtime when out on a Service Job
5. Also a company van for service jobs

For more information on the Service Engineer role and the company, please apply.