Agricultural Mechanic: Farm Machinery & Research Support

FarmWell; Hatching Green; On-site; GBP 29,000 - GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural research organization based in Hatching Green is seeking a skilled Agricultural Mechanic. The successful candidate will ensure machinery operates efficiently and safely, contributing to vital agricultural research. Applicants should possess an industry-recognised qualification in agricultural engineering and experience with farm machinery. This full-time role offers a salary between £29,842 and £32,315 annually, ensuring a meaningful impact on the future of agriculture.

Qualifications

• Solid experience with tractors, trailers, cultivators, and general farm machinery.
• Rough terrain handler experience (desirable, but not essential).
• Flexibility to assist wider farm operations when needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and overseeing a wide range of farm and trial equipment.
• Championing health and safety, ensuring best practice across all machinery operations.
• Daily machinery checks and compliance across the farm.
• Working closely with farm colleagues and Rothamsted scientists to enable research activity.
• Providing hands-on support during busy periods of farm operations.
• Line management and training of an Agricultural Mechanic Farm Technician (where required).

Skills

Practical engineering expertise

Strong communication skills

Team-focused approach

Education

Industry-recognised agricultural engineering qualification

Tools

Tractors

Trailers

Cultivators

Job description

A leading agricultural research organization based in Hatching Green is seeking a skilled Agricultural Mechanic. The successful candidate will ensure machinery operates efficiently and safely, contributing to vital agricultural research. Applicants should possess an industry-recognised qualification in agricultural engineering and experience with farm machinery. This full-time role offers a salary between £29,842 and £32,315 annually, ensuring a meaningful impact on the future of agriculture.