Service Technician

Rea Valley Tractors; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Job description

Service Technician
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Hours of Work: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm with a 1 hour lunch break

Location: Shrewsbury, SY4 4RR

Part of the Dunstall Holdings Groups, Rea Valley Tractors (RVT) was established over 40 years ago and is a leading regional agricultural machinery dealer. We supply an extensive range of agricultural machinery throughout Shropshire, Staffordshire, Derbyshire, mid and North Wales, Cheshire and Lancashire and also sell high-quality used equipment across the UK and abroad. We have seven depots in Shrewsbury, Cubley, Welshpool, Middlewich, Ormskirk, Denbigh and Knighton.

• Up to 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays) depending on length of service.
• 2 x basic salary death in service payment, payable to your nominated recipient
• Health care cash plan that covers some costs towards dental treatment, NHS prescriptions, Annual health checks etc
• Benefits platform giving discounts on major supermarket shops, high street vendors, holidays and gym memberships.
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and Career Opportunities
• Cycle to work scheme
• Refer a friend bonus £500 per person terms apply
• Long Service Award 10, 20 and 30 years
• Life Event Day Getting Married, moving house or graduating

About the Role
Performs diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or company owned equipment based upon current certified training. The role has no direct reports and reports directly to Service Manager. This is a full-time role based on a basic 40-hour week from 8am to 5pm Monday to Friday with a requirement to work outside normal business hours as needed. Overtime compensation will be provided in accordance with company policy.

Responsibilities
On a day-to-day basis you will (this list is not exhaustive):

• Performs diagnostics and repairs on agricultural or plant equipment in a workshop and/or field environment
• Completes all reports and administration required in a timely manner and to a high quality (job cards, time sheets)
• Follows all safety rules and regulations
• Completes all training programmes to further develop skills and knowledge in a timely manner
• Maintains a clean work environment, assists with overall workshop organisation, ensures correct use of tools and vehicles at all times

Candidate Requirements

• Experience performing service repairs
• Ability to perform repairs and maintenance using correct tools and equipment, following approved techniques
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
• Ability to use standard computer applications, internet and manufacturers service portals
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
• Familiar with manufacturers products (JCB, New Holland)
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Minimum LTA certification or appropriate comparable as required by the role
• Full, clean driving licence essential for field roles
• Ability to work extended hours and weekends