Farm Maintenance Technician

Farm Maintenance Technician

This role is not eligible for UK Visa Sponsorship - the successful applicant must have existing Right to Work in the UK.

Are you a hands-on maintenance professional with experience repairing and servicing agricultural machinery, vehicles, or farm infrastructure?

Do you enjoy practical problem-solving and working in a varied role across machinery, buildings, and site maintenance?

Are you looking to develop your career within a progressive farming business where no two days are the same?

Location of the Job:
UK - Suffolk

Salary & Benefits Package:
£28,000 - £32,000 plus possible accommodation
Full-time permanent position
Opportunity to work within a growing agricultural business
Training and development opportunities available

About the Company:

Our client is a progressive and well-established farming business operating across a diverse agricultural enterprise in Suffolk. With a strong focus on efficiency, reliability, and high operational standards, the business manages a wide range of machinery, vehicles, buildings, and farm infrastructure essential to day-to-day operations. They are committed to maintaining a safe, practical, and supportive working environment while continually investing in their people, equipment, and facilities to support the long-term success of the business.

Farm Maintenance Technician - The Job Role Details:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Farm Maintenance Technician to support the maintenance and repair of machinery, vehicles, buildings, and site infrastructure across the farm operation. This is a varied and practical role involving planned servicing, reactive repairs, and general maintenance duties to minimise downtime and support efficient operations.

Working closely with the Repairs and Maintenance Manager and wider farm team, you will help ensure equipment and facilities are maintained to a high standard and remain safe and operational at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned servicing, inspections, and reactive repairs on machinery and equipment
  · Diagnose faults and complete repairs in a timely manner
  · Perform machinery and vehicle servicing and maintenance
  · Undertake building, structural, and general site repairs
  · Assist with maintenance of site systems including heating and infrastructure
  · Support preventative maintenance planning
  · Assist with sourcing and collecting parts as required
  · Maintain machinery and equipment in safe working condition
  · Complete maintenance records and timesheets accurately
  · Work collaboratively with other departments to minimise downtime
  · Ensure compliance with health & safety procedures and company policies
  · Wear appropriate PPE and follow safe systems of work at all times

Essential Candidate Skills & Experience:

• Practical maintenance experience within agriculture, construction, engineering, or a similar hands-on environment
  · Good mechanical knowledge and fault-finding ability
  · Experience servicing and repairing machinery or vehicles
  · Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  · Good organisational skills and attention to detail
  · Strong awareness of health & safety procedures
  · Flexible and proactive approach to work

Desirable:

• Previous agricultural or farm maintenance experience
  · Welding or fabrication experience
  · Basic electrical or plumbing knowledge
  · Experience maintaining buildings and infrastructure
  · Relevant engineering or maintenance qualifications

Working Hours:

Full-time role with flexibility required depending on operational demands

How to Apply:

Please click on the "apply now" button. As we are a specialist recruitment business within the Agricultural and Farming industry, all applicants must hold an NVQ Level 2, Scottish NVQ Level 2, or an equivalent qualification relevant to the role.

Key Words:

Farm Maintenance Technician, Agricultural Maintenance, Farm Engineer, Machinery Maintenance, Agricultural Engineer, Farm Repairs, Mechanical Technician, Site Maintenance, Agricultural Jobs, Farm Infrastructure

We thank all applicants who apply for this role; however, only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. All applications will be handled in strict confidence and personal details will not be shared without prior consent.

About Us

Established in 2013, Agricultural and Farming Jobs provide expert recruitment, headhunting, and job advertising services across agriculture, horticulture, food and fresh produce, veterinary, animal health, agrochemicals, machinery, technical and engineering, and specialist education sectors across the UK and internationally.