Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Salary: £37,000-£40,000 depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent, Field-Based
Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence essential
Are you a hands-on engineer looking for a varied field-based role?
Barker Ross is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in mechanised irrigation and water management. We are looking for an experienced Field Service Engineer to join a growing team, providing installation, servicing, maintenance and repair of specialist irrigation equipment across the UK.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an engineer who enjoys being out on the road, solving technical problems and working with a wide range of mechanical, hydraulic, diesel and electrical systems.
No two days will be the same. You will spend the majority of your time working at customer sites, with occasional workshop-based duties.
The Equipment
You will work on a variety of specialist equipment, including:
Irrigation booms and hose reels
Pumps and pumping systems
Hydraulic systems
Diesel-driven equipment
Electrical control systems
Automation, sensors and controls
Key Responsibilities
Install, service, maintain and repair irrigation systems
Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and diesel systems
Carry out planned preventative maintenance and emergency breakdown repairs
Test equipment and ensure systems operate safely and efficiently
Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and technical manuals
Provide professional technical support to customers on-site
Complete service reports and maintain accurate records
Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance
Work safely and in accordance with company standards
About You
We are interested in hearing from engineers with experience in:
Field Service Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Automotive Engineering
Agricultural Engineering
Plant Engineering
FLT Engineering
Maintenance Engineering
Mobile EngineeringYou do not need previous irrigation experience. If you have strong technical and fault-finding skills and enjoy working with machinery, you will be given the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge within the irrigation industry.
The ideal candidate will have:
Previous experience in a field service, maintenance or engineering role
Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
Experience with hydraulics, pumps, diesel engines or industrial machinery
The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
Good communication and customer service skills
A proactive approach and willingness to learn
A full UK driving licence
What's On Offer?
£37,000-£40,000 salary depending on experience
Flexibility on salary for the right candidate with strong technical experience
Company vehicle where applicable
Varied field-based work across the UK
A high degree of autonomy
Specialist training and development
Opportunity to build expertise in irrigation and water management
Supportive and experienced team
Long-term career progression with an established and growing specialist business
Apply Now
If you are an experienced engineer who enjoys working independently, solving technical problems and providing excellent customer service, we would love to hear from you.
To apply, send your CV to (url removed) or click APPLY NOW.
Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
Salary description
£17.00 - £17.00 per hour