Agricultural Service Engineer Supervisor — Fleet & Safety Lead

Rothamsted Research Ltd.; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural research institute in the UK seeks a full-time Agricultural Service Engineer Supervisor for their Harpenden Research Farm. Responsibilities include keeping the equipment operational, ensuring health and safety compliance, and assisting the team with machinery maintenance. Candidates should have an industry-recognized qualification and experience with farm machinery. The position offers an annual salary ranging from £29,842 to £32,315 along with an attractive benefits package including annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Generous pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Familiarity with basic farm machinery and equipment.
• Line management and training experience of a technician.
• General assistance across farm operations during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Keep fleet of commercial and trials equipment operational.
• Champion health and safety across the research farm.
• Assist farm team with daily machinery checks.

Skills

Basic farm machinery operation

Health and safety compliance

Communication skills

Flexibility

Education

Industry recognised qualification

Tools

Tractors

Trailers

Cultivators

Rough terrain handlers

Job description

A leading agricultural research institute in the UK seeks a full-time Agricultural Service Engineer Supervisor for their Harpenden Research Farm. Responsibilities include keeping the equipment operational, ensuring health and safety compliance, and assisting the team with machinery maintenance. Candidates should have an industry-recognized qualification and experience with farm machinery. The position offers an annual salary ranging from £29,842 to £32,315 along with an attractive benefits package including annual leave and a pension scheme.