Service Technician

We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic Service Technician to join the existing team here at our Esher branch, based in Surrey.

Role Purpose:
Reporting directly to the Service Manager, you will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of all equipment associated with Horticultural machinery that is sold by the company's sales departments. This role will be solely workshop based.

Essential Skills/Experience:

 Repair and maintain equipment for customers associated with Horticultural machinery
 Diagnose faults and successfully carry out repairs and service work
 Good knowledge of Utility, Garden and small Agricultural machinery
 Knowledge of Domestic or Professional Grass Machinery and how it functions is advantageous
 Ability to diagnose hydraulic and electrical faults using the latest software
 Have the ability to work alone using own initiative and as part of a team
 Heavy lifting but apply common sense to items that require assistance
 Good communication skills
 Competent in the use of computers
 Excellent customer service skills both face to face and over the telephone
 Be self-motivated
 Full clean driver's licence

Additional Information

Start Date: Immediate, but subject successful candidates notice period
Location: Colchester, Essex
Hours: 39 hours per week - 8am to 5pm, Monday to Thursday and 8am to 4pm Friday (1 hour unpaid lunch)
Overtime above 39 hours per week will be paid at time and a half
Salary: £Competitive, depending upon experience
Contract: Permanent, Full Time, Hourly Paid
Benefits: 32 days annual leave including bank holidays, Company Sick Pay Scheme, Workplace Pension, Employee Referral Bonus Scheme, Winter Flu Jab Service, Car Tyre Discount, Staff Discount in Country Stores and Life Insurance Cover (2 x salary)