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. Job Purpose To produce trailers and machinery to the technical drawings To carry out warranty repairs to trailers both in the factory and on the farms To assist with trailer and spreader demonstrations to clients when required To follow Standard Operating Procedures and Health & Safety Guidelines Main Duties and Responsibilities Carry out repairs as instructed on all products including welding, repairs to suspension, axles, rams, brakes, load cells etc. To liaise with the Owner or Farm Manager when out on a warranty repairs Report on probable cause of failure and the repair carried out Running machinery and testing the functionality of products Using overhead cranes to move materials around production/yard Maintain the Company’s service van in good working and presentable condition Ensure the service van kept stocked ready to go out on a job Other Duties To undertake other production work as requested by the lead hand Ability to work independently and to know when to seek help from the lead hand to solve problems To work accurately and efficiently with minimal waste To maintain the quality of build of our products to meet our customer’s expectations To undertake training in use of equipment to enable you to enhance in your role To work as part of a team and understand your role within the team Person Specification Knowledge of working with farm machinery, trailers, plant fitter, HGV Mechanics - Desirable, but training will offered Experience of driving tractors - Desirable Experience of MIG Welding operations and knowledge of Hydraulics and Trailer Electrical Wiring - Desirable as training will be offered Knowledge and experience of using overhead cranes would be an advantage however training can be given for this Ability to follow SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) High levels of flexibility and a can-do attitude with the ability to “muck in” where required Company Benefits Christmas shutdown Company Pension 20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the opportunity to build up to 25 day holiday after 5 year service for the company Bonus Scheme Overtime opportunities Also a company van and expenses for service jobs For more information on the Service Engineer role and the company, please apply