Agricultural Engineer – Service Technician (Field & Workshop Based)
Location: Colchester and surrounding areas
Hours: Full-time, standard working week with overtime available
Salary: Basic DOE + Overtime @ 1.5x
We are recruiting for an experienced Agricultural Engineer / Service Technician to join a well-established team covering the Colchester & surrounding areas. This is a mixed field and workshop-based role involving the servicing, maintenance, and repair of modern agricultural machinery, along with breakdown response and planned maintenance work.
Key Responsibilities
Diagnose, service, and repair agricultural machinery
Carry out mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and diagnostic fault finding
Work on modern equipment including tractors, combines, GPS, and telematics systems
Complete planned maintenance and breakdown repairs
Liaise with customers and provide technical support
Maintain accurate service records and job reports
Work independently and as part of a team when required
Follow all health and safety proceduresSkills & Experience Required
Experience as an agricultural, plant, or heavy machinery engineer
Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
Experience with modern agricultural systems preferred
Ability to work independently and manage workload
Strong customer-facing communication skills
Good mechanical and electrical knowledge
Full UK driving licence requiredWhat’s on Offer
Company van and fuel card
Competitive salary depending on experience
Overtime available
Mix of field and workshop-based work
Training and development opportunities
Established and supportive team environmentHow to Apply:
If you're an experienced engineer ready to take the next step with a well-established company apply now. Alternatively, call David at Holt Recruitment on (phone number removed).
Holt Recruitment are a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. Specialising in Plant, Agricultural, Powered Access, Forklift, Lift & Access, Static plant We recruit across the UK for Mobile Plant Engineer, Mobile Plant Fitter, Plant Engineer, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Mechanic, Powered Access Engineer, Forklift Engineer, MHE Engineer, Generator Engineer.
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