Agricultural Technician vacancy in Churchstoke, Powys (204jc)

My client who is a specialist Agricultural machinery company, set up in the 70’s are now seeking a Technician to work on various items of farm equipment, both at their site and also on client farms as required.

You will be reporting to the Directors, Business Manager and Service Manager and therefore your responsibilities and duties will comprise of:
• The repair and maintenance of vehicles and machinery, to the highest standards and with a “right-first-time” attitude.
• The preparation of new and used vehicles and machinery for sale, in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines.
• Use of specialist diagnostic equipment and techniques, utilising manufacturers’ systems such as EDT and SOURCE. You are also required to keep up to date with the latest “Service News/Bulletins” as published on AGCOnet.
• Completion of Job Cards, Time Sheets and work reports, as required by workshop management. Job cards should be written up in sufficient detail to justify all of your time spent on the repair. Time Sheets should be completed daily.
• On occasion you may be required to help and develop junior members of the workshop team.
• General housekeeping duties within the workshop environment, including return of special tools and warranty parts to their designated storage area. Cleanliness of working environment and work van/service vehicle. You should adhere to health and safety standards at all times.
• You may be required to demonstrate the use of/ and/or functions of, new or used machinery to their customers. Remember that you are representing The Company and your behaviour should remain professional at all times.
• Communication with workshop management. It is your responsibility to report any problems with repairs, potential safety issues or training requirements to your workshop management.

Key Performance Measures:

• WIP (Work in Progress) – Job Cards should be completed and returned to workshop management as required. Outstanding Job Cards should be kept to a minimum.
• Technical Ability – Quality of repair, aiming to achieve a consistent “Right-first-time” repair record.
• Technical Ability – Speed / Efficiency of repair, being measured against manufacturers recommended repair times and/or Quotes/Timescales set by workshop management.

This role would probably suit someone from the forces who has experience in the maintenance and repair of various types of plant equipment and diesel engines, and who hold a full UK drivers licence. As you will also be expected to travel to client sites, a high level of professional deportment and professionalism will also be required.

In return they are offering an hourly rate of between £8 -12 per hour, depending on experience as skills base, 42 hr week and OT at 1 ½ times.