Hales Group are happy to be working with their client based on the outskirts of a popular Suffolk village, to assist them in finding a Service Engineer to join them in the production of farm machinery. The ideal candidate will working knowledge of agricultural machinery, however training will be given. You must have experience within a production environment, some welding experience and good communication!
 
Job Purpose
 
*To produce trailers and machinery to the technical drawings
*To carry out warranty repairs to trailers both in the factory and on the farms
*To assist with trailer and spreader demonstrations to clients when required
*To follow Standard Operating Procedures and Health & Safety Guidelines
 
Main Duties and Responsibilities
 
*Carry out repairs as instructed by the Designer on all products including welding, repairs to suspension, axles, rams, brakes, load cells etc.
*To liaise with the Owner or Farm Manager when out on a warranty repairs
*Report back to the Designer on probable cause of failure and the repair carried out
*Running machinery and testing the functionality of products
*Using overhead cranes to move materials around production/yard
*Some overnight stays may be required at times when delivering and installing machinery
*Maintain the Company’s service van in good working and presentable condition
*Ensure the service van kept stocked ready to go out on a job
 
Other Duties
 
*To undertake other production work as requested by the lead hand
*Ability to work independently and to know when to seek help from the lead hand to solve problems
*To work accurately and efficiently with minimal waste
*To maintain the quality of build of our products to meet our customer’s expectations
*To undertake training in use of equipment to enable you to enhance in your role
*To work as part of a team and understand your role within the team
 
Person Specification
 
*Knowledge of working with farm machinery & trailers - Desirable, but training will offered 
*Experience of driving tractors - Desirable
*Experience of MIG Welding operations and knowledge of Hydraulics and Trailer Electrical Wiring - Desirabkle as training will be offered
*Knowledge and experience of using overhead cranes would be an advantage however training can be given for this
*Ability to follow SOP (Standard Operating Procedures)
*Ability to Communicate with our customers and provide good customer service, proficient in speaking and understanding English is essential for reporting
*High levels of flexibility and a can-do attitude with the ability to “muck in” where required
*Willingness to travel to carry out warranty repairs (currently averaging at 1 day/month)
Company Benefits

*Christmas shutdown
*Company Pension
*20 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays with the opportunity to build up to 25 day holiday after 5 year service for the company
*Bonus Scheme as well and the opportunity for overtime when out on a Service Job
*Also a company van for service jobs

For more information on the Service Engineer role and the company, please apply!!