Job Description

About the role

We are currently looking for a Service Engineer to join our Groundcare division. Based at our Ockham, near Guildford branch you will be joining a very knowledgeable, experienced, friendly team. Whilst the work is technically challenging, we look to provide a well-structured training program that works in conjunction with Kubota UK.

Much of the repair and service work is carried out on-site so a fully expensed service vehicle and fuel card will be provided. This mainly mobile role means that every day is different, but you still retain the support of the base in Guildford . The majority of our work tends to be with contractors, councils, schools, golf courses and private estates within Surrey and the surrounding area.

About you

Previous experience in the agriculture or groundcare industry would be ideal but product training is provided. You will already have a solid foundation, ideally possessing a good knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, electrics and hydraulics - many of these skills will be interchangeable from related industries.

Your experience or previous roles may include:
Multiskilled Engineer, Plant Service Engineer, Construction Plant Machinery Engineer, Mechanic, Plant Engineer, Diesel Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Plant Equipment Engineer, Groundcare Machinery Engineer, Mowers, Compact Tractors, Utility Vehicles, Implements, Aerators, Scarifiers, Slitters, Sweepers & Collectors.

Essential skills and experience:

Full UK Driving licence. Knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, electrics and hydraulics. Able to offer a high standard of customer service. Comfortable working independently. Maths and English to GCSE level. A qualification in land based Engineering would be beneficial but is not essential.

Package Description

As a Service 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 of up to 35,000 per annum Enhanced overtime pay Company bonus scheme Company pension scheme Life Assurance of 25,000 23 days Annual Leave plus all Bank Holidays, which increases with service. 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Additional leave Company car Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free flu jabs Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme Sick pay
Schedule:

8 hour shift Flexitime Holidays No weekends Overtime
Licence/Certification:

UK driving licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road

Reference ID: OCK-GCENG0425