Farm Mechanic

Menter a Busnes; Hereford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job description

Farm Mechanic
Vacancy Reference: 45080 - KM/SD

*This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant will need to have a pre-existing Right to Work in the UK in order to be offered an employment contract.*

Have you at least 5 years' experience as a Farm Mechanic, working on a range of farm machinery?

Are you skilled at scheduling and carrying out servicing and routine maintenance (including MOT preparation) on all machinery, vehicles, and tractors?

Do you want to be part of a supportive team to help continue the future success of a family-run business?

If so, this could be the role for you…

The Company:
A family-run farming company with a focus on combinable crops and potatoes.

The Job Role:
A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Farm Mechanic to support the farming operation.

Location:
Herefordshire

Salary Package:
£35,000 - £42,500 basic salary with the opportunity to work overtime at busy times of the year.

Working Hours:
Monday - Friday, 39 hours a week.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Inspect, diagnose faults and repair farm machinery and equipment where necessary.
2. Attend machinery breakdowns.
3. Schedule and carry out servicing and routine maintenance (including MOT preparation) on all machinery, vehicles, and tractors.
4. Maintain records of all work/maintenance.
5. Manage work priorities.
6. Procure spare parts/components from the most cost-effective source.
7. Assist with farm duties at busy times of the year.
8. Comply with HSE requirements.

Candidate Skills and Requirements:

• Previous experience in a mechanical role on a broad range of vehicles and machinery (essential).
• Ideally having had experience working on heavy plant or agricultural machinery (preferred but not essential).
• Ability to diagnose faults.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage own workload.
• Pro-active and can-do attitude.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills.
• Welding experience.
• Experience driving farm machinery and forklifts would be advantageous.

Other:
A Full UK Driving Licence

How to apply:
Please click on the APPLY NOW button.
Please send your CV to: Saskia Dowell - Senior Recruitment Resourcer

We thank all applicants who apply for this role. However, please be advised that only those shortlisted for an interview will be contacted. Your job application will be managed in complete confidence and your personal details will not be passed to any third party without your prior permission.