Agricultural Service Engineer
Location: Luton
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday (39 hours per week) with additional hours and weekend work during peak seasonal demand
We are recruiting on behalf of a long-established, family-owned business for an Agricultural Service Engineer to join their Luton branch. This is a field and workshop-based role working on a premium range of agricultural machinery within a busy and well-supported service team.
Key Responsibilities
Service and maintain agricultural machinery including JCB Agriculture, Amazone, McHale, Lemken, Sumo and other leading brands
Carry out repairs in line with manufacturer specifications to ensure reliability and safety
Diagnose and rectify electrical, hydraulic, powertrain, and mechanical faults
Use diagnostic software via laptop (training provided)
Complete detailed service reports including photos, timesheets and documentation
Identify additional repair opportunities and support service upselling where appropriate
Maintain accurate records of work completed and machine condition
Work with GPS, telematics and machine control systems
Ensure demo and returned machines are inspected, complete and undamaged
Carry out welding and fabrication when required
Liaise with service departments and support operational planning
Support preparation for shows, open days and events
Attend manufacturer training when availableSkills & Experience Required
Experience working with agricultural, plant or commercial vehicle machinery
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding ability across mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
Welding and fabrication skills desirable
Good understanding of modern machine systems including GPS/telematics (advantageous)
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach
Good time management and ability to work under pressure during peak periods
Full UK driving licence required
Relevant land-based engineering qualification preferred but not essentialWhat’s on Offer
Company van provided
Mobile phone, tablet and corporate clothing
24 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company pension scheme (7% employer / 3% employee contribution)
Life assurance
Ongoing manufacturer training and development
Overtime availableHow to Apply
If you're an experienced engineer looking to join a reputable and long-established business working on high-quality agricultural machinery, apply now. Alternatively, contact David at Holt Recruitment on (phone number removed).
Holt Recruitment are a leading recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor Trade, Engineering, OEM, and related industries. We specialise in Plant, Agricultural, Powered Access, Forklift, Lift & Access, and Static Plant sectors.
We recruit across the UK for roles including: Mobile Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Mechanic, Powered Access Engineer, Forklift Engineer, MHE Engineer, and Generator Engineer.
DH