Agricultural Technician

Description:

Agricultural Technician required. Bennett and Game Recruitment are currently working with one of the UK's leading companies within specialised agricultural services who are actively seeking an experienced Agricultural Technician to join their Andover location.

This client is a specialist in providing quality services within the realms of contracting, recycling, land drainage, earthworks, groundworks and construction and have been established for over 30 years. The ideal candidate would have experience working on agricultural machinery would be prepared to cover a South-Central patch and will be based within a commutable distance of Andover

Agricultural Technician Position Overview

Maintain and upkeep various self-propelled machines and agricultural equipment.
Service, repair, and maintain a range of machines, including LGVs.
Perform welding, fabrication, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic repairs.
Inspect machinery as needed, ensuring repairs are conducted safely and in accordance with approved methods.
Conduct initial assessments of faulty plant or equipment, identify root causes, and develop remedies, either as temporary fixes or full-service repairs.
Working on and maintaining a range of Agricultural machinery (Tractors, Muck Spreaders etc…) as well as a number of fleet vehicles

Agricultural Technician Position Requirements

Full clean driving license + LGV Class 2 licence.
Engineering trade qualification, preferably in mechanical engineering or welding.
5 years' experience working on Agricultural machinery
Ability to work under pressure and make decisions when necessary.
Capable of working independently and as part of a team.
Based within a commutable distance of Andover

Agricultural Technician Position Remuneration

Hourly Rate £17.00 - £20.00 DOE
Monday to Friday 07:00 - 17:00
Company van
Overtime available at higher rate (Likely to only be during high season)
End of year discretionary bonus
Private Med & 5% PensionBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer