Mechanic

• Location: Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire
• Job Type: Full-time

Our client a family-run business in the heart of Herefordshire, manage a diverse range of farming activities. They are seeking a skilled Mechanic to maintain and repair our extensive fleet of farm vehicles and machinery. This role offers a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same.

• Inspect, diagnose faults, and repair a variety of farm machinery and equipment, including tractors, combines, harvesters, and more.
• Attend to machinery breakdowns promptly and efficiently.
• Schedule and carry out servicing and routine maintenance, including MOT preparation, for all machinery and vehicles.
• Maintain accurate records of all maintenance and repair work.
• Manage work priorities effectively to ensure optimal productivity.
• Procure spare parts and components from cost-effective sources.
• Assist with farm duties during peak times of the year.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety Executive (HSE) requirements.

• Proven experience in a mechanical role, with a broad knowledge of vehicle and machinery repair.
• Experience with heavy plant or agricultural machinery is preferred but not essential.
• Strong ability to diagnose faults and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Proactive and can-do attitude, with the ability to manage one's own workload.
• Effective team player with good communication skills.
• Welding experience is advantageous.
• Full driving licence is required.
• Experience driving farm machinery and forklifts would be beneficial.
• Relevant qualifications and certificates related to the role are desirable.

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunity for overtime during busy periods.
• Work van provided, to be kept on premises overnight.

For immediate consideration please apply now!