Service Engineer

We are looking for a skilled Agricultural Engineer to join our team in Kelso.

As a Service Engineer with Scot Agri you will visit a variety of customer sites throughout the area to carry out maintenance, repairs and services on our customers machines to a high standard.

This is a fantastic opportunity to utilise and develop your engineering skills in a varied and interesting role.

Salary: Competitive hourly rate plus overtime and bonus

Who are we?

The Scot JCB Group is made up of Scot JCB, Scot Agri and Stewart Plant Sales.

Established in June 2021 through the merger of Kelso & Lothian Harvesters and A M Phillip Agritech, Scot Agri is dedicated to serving the agricultural community with top-quality tractors, farm equipment, and comprehensive support through parts and service. Operating across 14 strategically located depots, we provide machinery sales, servicing, and parts for leading brands including JCB, Massey Ferguson, Horsch, Spearhead, Berthoud, and more.

Key duties and responsibilities:

Repairing and maintaining machines on customers sites as required to ensure conformance with manufacturer's specification
Attending breakdowns and fault finding on machines
Accurately completing all relevant paperwork daily
Submitting daily timesheets and job cards
Accurately ordering your parts and working closely with the parts department
Working closely with the service supervisor
Helping to train and mentor apprentice engineers
Carrying out inspections and repairs of machines at our depot as required - in conformance with manufacturer's specification and any regulations affecting their use
Ensuring that there is no deficiency or defect likely to affect the safe working of a machine - and notifying appropriate manager of any defective or unsafe equipment

The ideal candidate will have:

Relevant qualifications e.g. City and Guild, NVQ or SVQ in Agricultural Plant / HGV / Light Vehicle etc (essential)
Experience in agricultural plant, diesel engines, electrics, hydraulics, transmissions, and fault finding using electronic diagnostic equipment
The ability to prioritise tasks and work well in a busy environment
Great customer service skills and the ability to build rapport with our customers
Good IT skills
A flexible and positive outlook with an outgoing approach to work

In return you will receive:

Competitive salary reviewed yearly
39-hour basic working week and competitive overtime rates
The opportunity to earn £1 more p/hour through our appraisal program
Average holiday pay to reflect overtime worked
30 days annual leave, increasing with length of service up to a total of 35 days
The option to buy/sell up to 5 days annual leave per year
Company van which can be used for private use in line with HMRC guidance
Laptop, phone, uniform and overalls
Health and wellbeing plan - cashback for dentist, opticians, physio and more
Employee Assistance Programme - free counselling and legal advice
Access to high street discounts and savings through Perks
Contributory pension scheme
Life assurance of three times your annual salary
Employee referral programme
JCB and in-house training

Please note we do not accept agency cv's from those not on our PSL. Our PSL is currently closed.

The Company has experienced unprecedented growth over the past few years. We have a vast number of employees, and provide support to clients from all over the country.

Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person