We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Agricultural Service Technician to join our established team at our Ringmer branch in East Sussex.
If you’re skilled in machinery repair, enjoy problem-solving, and want to work with a respected and growing business, this role offers an excellent next step in your career.
About us:
Ernest Doe & Sons is a long-established, family-run business with over 100 years of experience supplying agricultural, construction, and groundcare machinery across the South and East of England. With a proud heritage dating back to 1898, we have built a strong reputation for providing quality products, expert advice, and exceptional customer service. Our philosophy is simple: To supply the best products and then to support them with the service facilities and expertise to keep them running perfectly.
What you’ll be doing:
Reporting directly to the Service Manager, you will:
* Carry out repairs and maintenance on a wide range of agricultural machinery
* Diagnose hydraulic and electrical faults using the latest diagnostic software
* Complete chargeable, warranty, and internal repair jobs with precision
* Provide excellent customer service in this customer-facing role
* Work closely with manufacturers and benefit from ongoing training and support
* Collaborate with an experienced team while also working independently when required
What we’re looking for:
* Proven experience working with agricultural or horticultural machinery
* Strong diagnostic skills (hydraulic, electrical, software-based)
* Ability to handle heavy machinery safely and responsibly
* Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently
* Strong customer service skills and a professional appearance
* Good general fitness
* Full, clean driving licence
Joining Ernest Doe gives you access to industry-leading manufacturers, ongoing training, and support from a knowledgeable team of professionals..
Additional Information:
Location: Ringmer, Sussex BN8 5NN
Hours: 39hrs per week - 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday, 8am to 4pm Friday (1-hr unpaid lunch) Overtime paid at time and a half on completion of 39hrs.
Contract: Permanent, Full time, Salaried
Salary: £Competitive, dependent upon experience
Benefits: We are offering a competitive salary, as well as 32 days holiday (inc bank holidays), workplace pension, life assurance (2 x salary), country store staff discount, company sick pay scheme, flu jabs and employee referral scheme.