Agricultural Mechanic - Tiverton

Hourly rate: £15 - £19 per hour + Overtime at time and a half (reviewed after 3 month probation)

(£40,000 - £53,000 potential earnings)

Working hours: 42.5 hours per week

Winter (8am -5pm Mon-Fri, 8am -12pm Sat)

Summer (7:30am - 5:30pm Mon-Fri, 7:30am - 1pm Sat)

Tiverton

(Sponsorship is not available for this role)

Acorn by Synergie have an exciting opportunity for an Agricultural Mechanic to join a dynamic team in the Tiverton area.

Due to the continued growth of the business and continued customer expansion, we are looking for a self-motivated Agricultural Mechanic who thrives on independence and is eager to expand his/her technical skills.

The role on offer is varied and will require working within the depot and out in the field. The successful Agricultural Mechanic will be involved in supporting customer needs on all types of Agricultural machinery, to include fault finding, servicing and repairs.

If you are a Workshop Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Agricultural Mechanic, Service Engineer, HGV Mechanic, Construction Plant Fitter or Diesel Fitter / Mechanic and would like to join a thriving team within an established company, supporting customers across Devon and Somerset, then look no further!

Main Duties of Agricultural Mechanic:

*Fault finding and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic issues in agricultural machinery and equipment.

*Perform routine maintenance, including oil changes, lubrication, and inspection.

*Replace or repair defective parts using hand tools and power tools.

*Check and service all machinery at correct intervals

*Fabricating parts as needed using a variety of tools and machinery

*Keeping records of inspections, work performed, and parts used

*Always adhering to workplace health and safety regulations

*Plan and prioritise work to ensure correct machinery is ready when needed

Qualifications and Experience of Agricultural Mechanic:

*City & Guilds or formally qualified in vehicle repair & maintenance preferred or track record of previous relevant experience.

*Electrical, hydraulic and mechanical fitting knowledge.

*Experience with CNH products and agricultural equipment is an advantage, but not essential.

*Background in Agriculture, Plant machinery, HGV or similar industries highly desired.

*Forklift licence an advantage but not essential.

Benefits:

*Excellent hourly rate! £15.00 - £19.00 per hour (40K - 53K potential earnings, reviewed after probation)

*Workplace pension plan

*A company vehicle and phone to support your work across different locations.

*Manufacturer-backed training

*20 days holiday plus bank holidays

*Long service rewards

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment.