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In-House Maintenance & Repair Mechanic / Agricultural Engineer- Perthshire, Scotland - £40, - £60, + Accommodation + Overtime
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Posted 02 February Salary £40, - £60, per annum, Benefits: Accommodation + Overtime LocationPerth and Kinross Job type Discipline Agricultural & Farm Services, AgriTech, Machinery & Engineering ReferenceGH -
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Agricultural Engineer
In-House Maintenance & Repair Mechanic / Agricultural Engineer- Perthshire, Scotland - £40, - £60, + Accommodation + Overtime
The Job:
A large scale farming operation in Perthshire is seeking an experienced In-House Maintenance & Repair Mechanic / Agricultural Engineer to take ownership of all machinery maintenance and repairs across a circa 2,-acre operation.
This is a senior, hands-on role combining workshop based servicing with field breakdown support during peak periods, particularly harvest. You will be responsible for ensuring machinery reliability, minimising downtime and preparing specialist equipment ahead of busy seasons. Two experienced farm workers with mechanical knowledge will support during peak workloads.
Machinery includes tractors, trailers, sprayers, potato graders, handling equipment and specialist blackcurrant and potato harvesting machinery.
The Company:
A well established, progressive farming business operating at scale, with a strong focus on efficiency, forward planning, and long term investment in people and machinery. This is a stable operation offering a long term career within a single business.
The Candidate:
- Proven experience in agricultural machinery maintenance and repair
- Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical fault-finding skills
- Ability to work independently and manage priorities
- Flexible approach to hours during harvest (paid overtime)
- Agricultural or mechanical engineering qualifications
- Experience with specialist harvesting machinery
- Welding, fabrication, or advanced hydraulic/electrical skills
The Package
- £40, – £60, per annum (hourly rate structure)
- Paid overtime during harvest
- 2-bedroom on-site cottage provided
- Farm vehicle included
- Long-term, secure role within a large-scale farming business