Job Description
Field Service Engineer (Agricultural & Plant Fitter)
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000 (OTE £45,000+ with overtime & callouts)Location: Cardigan, WalesHours: Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits & Perks
* Overtime paid at 1.75x
* 1-in-4 weekend callout rota
* Company van for field engineering work, plus fuel card, tools & full PPE
* Pension scheme
* Ongoing manufacturer training across leading agricultural brands
* Exposure to a wide range of modern ag-tech & plant systems
* Balanced 60/40 field-to-workshop split
* 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
The Role
As a Mobile Agricultural Engineer, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a wide range of agricultural machinery and supporting plant equipment. You'll work on everything from tractors, telehandlers and balers to combines, sprayers, implements and on-farm excavators.
This is a varied role with a strong focus on field-based diagnostics, supporting farms across Wales to minimise downtime and keep machinery running during peak seasons.
Your key responsibilities include:
* Responding to urgent on-farm breakdowns and carrying out mechanical, hydraulic and electrical repairs
* Performing scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on agricultural machinery
* Diagnosing faults across engines, hydraulics, CANbus, PTO systems, transmissions and electrics
* Repairing and maintaining implements such as mowers, cultivators, trailers, balers and spreaders
* Completing service sheets, inspection forms and accurate maintenance reports
* Supporting workshop repairs including rebuilds, overhauls and pre-season machinery preparation
* Attending farm sites across Wales as part of the mobile service team
What We're Looking For
* Background as an Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Fitter, Farm Machinery Technician or similar
* Strong understanding of agricultural machinery systems including hydraulics, diesel engines and electrical diagnostics
* Experience working with tractors, telehandlers, combines or modern ag-tech systems
* Relevant industry qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / Apprenticeship or equivalent)
* Ability to work independently on both mobile and workshop-based engineering tasks
* Full UK Driving Licence
Similar Roles: Agricultural Engineer, Farm Machinery Technician, Mobile Agricultural Fitter, Field Service Engineer, Plant & Agri Technician
Interested?
Contact Reegan on our Technical & Engineering team at Interaction Recruitment on 07969154727 to discuss this role or explore similar opportunities.
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