Farm Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £27,000 - £37,000
Hours: Full Time
Location: Newport Shropshire

The Opportunity

We are seeking a practical and motivated Farm Engineer to join a busy engineering and maintenance team supporting a modern agricultural operation.

This is a hands-on role offering a varied workload across the maintenance, repair, development and improvement of agricultural machinery and equipment. The successful candidate will play a key part in ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently, helping to minimise downtime and support day-to-day operations.

This position would suit someone with a strong mechanical aptitude who enjoys problem-solving and working both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance and repairs on a wide range of agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Diagnose mechanical faults and carry out repairs in line with manufacturer guidelines.
• Inspect, remove and replace machinery components as required.
• Assist with the design, development and improvement of new and existing machinery.
• Manufacture and machine components within a workshop environment.
• Test and evaluate mechanical, pneumatic and low-voltage electrical systems.
• Record and report findings from inspections, testing and repairs.
• Prioritise workloads effectively to ensure operational requirements are met.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within the workshop and working areas.
• Support operational teams with on-site maintenance and breakdown response where required.
• Work in accordance with all health and safety, hygiene and company procedures.

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in an engineering, agricultural engineering, mechanical maintenance or similar role.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to diagnose and repair faults.
• Experience working with agricultural, plant, industrial or production equipment.
• The ability to read and follow technical information and manufacturer guidelines.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive and safety-conscious approach to work.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Agricultural engineering experience.
• Basic electrical and pneumatic fault-finding knowledge.
• Welding, fabrication or machining experience.
• Relevant engineering qualifications or apprenticeship training.

What You'll Need

• A flexible and reliable approach to work.
• Willingness to work both within a workshop environment and outdoors when required.
• Commitment to maintaining excellent health and safety standards.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer?

• Varied and hands-on role
• Opportunity to work with a wide range of agricultural and production equipment
• Supportive team environment
• Career development and skill-building opportunities
• Diverse workload with no two days the same

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer or mechanically minded individual looking to develop their career within a dynamic agricultural and operational environment.