Job Description

Job Introduction

We are currently looking for a Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) Engineer to work within our Groundcare division at our branch in Ashford. If you are a good all-round Engineer with a strong understanding of engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrics or, have previous experience working with groundcare or small agricultural machinery and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

As a PDI Engineer, you will be responsible for the assembly, check and sign off of new machines prior to delivery to the end user. We would also be keen to develop your existing skills with a structured training plan at Kubota UK.

The hours of work will be 8am until 5pm Monday to Friday in a workshop based role.

The Ideal Candidate

Strong attention to detail and able to use your own initiative. A mechanically minded person with great problem solving skills. A great communicator who is customer focussed. Be experienced in working with machinery, ideally in the groundcare or agricultural industry. Previous PDI experience would be an advantage.

Package Description

As a PDI Engineer, you will be part of our welcoming and supportive team. You will become a valued member of the Lister Wilder family, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

A salary package of up to 32,000 per annum. Paid overtime at enhanced rate. Company bonus scheme where we aim to provide bonus payments throughout the year reflective of how the business is performing and the wider economic situation Company pension scheme Life Assurance of 25,000 23 days Annual Leave plus all Bank Holidays, which increases with service plus a day off on your birthday after qualifying period. Free on site-parking Membership of Network Benefits, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping and clothing retailers as well as holidays and days out. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering help with your mental and physical wellbeing when you need it along with a host of other support, including financial and legal advice services and counselling. Enhanced Sickness pay based on length of service. Social events with your team and the whole Lister Wilder family. Extensive company training.

About The Company

Established in 1947, Lister Wilder is proud to remain a wholly owned family business committed to providing an unparalleled end-to-end service for all machinery and equipment needs in Agriculture, Groundcare, Construction and Arboriculture.

A friendly, family business that's home to some of the UK's finest machinery franchises (we are the UK's largest Kubota Dealership) and all supported by the most knowledgeable Sales, Parts and Service teams in the country.

We like to think we live up to our reputation as an award-winning, professional machinery and service provider. We believe this boils down to our dedicated team of almost 200 people who always go the extra mile to deliver, our experience that stretches over 70 years and our extensive product portfolio.

As members of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are proud to support and welcome applications from service leavers, ex-military personnel and forces family members.

About Your Application

Sometimes our roles can be very popular, and therefore we reserve the right to close applications earlier than the date shown. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you as soon as possible.

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Note for Recruitment Agencies

Thank you for your interest in working with us however, for most of our vacancies we are able to cover our recruitment needs in-house. If you would like to submit your information, please email careers@listerwilder.co.uk and we will be in touch if assistance is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 32,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance Referral programme
Schedule:

No weekends
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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