Job Description
Job title: Service Engineer / Workshop Mentor
Pay rate: 19-25p/h DOE
Working hours: mon-fri (39hrs p/w + 6hrs mandatory OT paid at 1.5x hourly rate – 45hrs total)
Location: Montrose (outskirts)
Contract: Permanent
We’re looking for a knowledgeable, hands-on, and motivated Workshop Mentor / Service Engineer on behalf of our client to join their busy agricultural dealership. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced agricultural engineer or technician who enjoys both working on the tools and supporting the development of others within a modern, professional workshop environment.
WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING
- Carry out diagnostics, servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a wide range of agricultural machinery, with a strong focus on Fendt products and other premium brands
- Work both within the workshop and, when required, out in the field or in a service van
- Support and mentor workshop staff and apprentices through hands-on coaching and technical guidance
- Use live jobs and diagnostic work as opportunities to develop team knowledge and confidence
- Perform fault finding, engine and transmission repairs, and work with modern agricultural technology and CAN-bus systems
- Assist with onboarding new technicians and help them settle into workshop routines and standards
- Work closely with the Workshop Manager to identify skills gaps and training needs
- Demonstrate best practice in workshop processes, safety, and manufacturer standards
- Ensure all paperwork and job records are completed accurately and submitted on time
- Maintain consistent quality standards and deliver excellent customer service
- Lead by example in professionalism, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving
SKILLS REQUIRED
- Strong engineering background within agricultural machinery
- Fendt / AGCO brand experience highly desirable
- Experienced in diagnostics, fault finding, and modern workshop technologies
- Confident working with CAN-bus systems and agricultural technology
- Passion for mentoring, coaching, and sharing knowledge with others
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Organised, detail-focused, and self-motivated
- Able to work effectively under pressure and solve problems efficiently
- Positive, proactive, and a strong team player
- IT skills are essential
- Customer-focused approach with high professional standards
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Flexibility to work overtime during busy periods
WHAT WE OFFER
- Opportunity to help shape and develop a growing agricultural workshop team
- Work with premium machinery brands known for innovation, quality, and engineering excellence
- Modern dealership and workshop facilities
- First-class Fendt manufacturer training and ongoing development programmes
- Supportive, family-owned business with a friendly team culture and strong values
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Stable and varied role with a mix of workshop, mentoring, and field-based work
If you carry the experience outlined above and are looking for a new opportunity, apply today!
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