Platinum Employment
Agricultural Engineer
Agricultural Engineer at Platinum Employment, based in Braintree, Essex, paying £19.00 - £20.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £19.00 - £20.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Braintree, Essex
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
23% below the typical rate for engineering & manufacturing
Reference https://platinum-employment.co.uk/job/agricultural-engineer-15/
About the role
Looking for your next move as an Agricultural Engineer, Farm Machinery Engineer or Agricultural Mechanic? Join an established agricultural machinery dealership in Essex, where you’ll enjoy excellent benefits, ongoing training and clear opportunities to progress your career.
Whether you’re an experienced Agricultural Technician or a Land-Based Engineer looking to develop your skills, you’ll receive ongoing support and the opportunity to work on leading agricultural machinery.
Why apply?
- £19-£20 per hour, plus regular overtime opportunities to boost your earnings
- Company van, laptop and mobile phone
- £20,000 tool insurance and free PPE, including safety boots
- 24 days’ annual leave, rising to 28 days
- Excellent pension, life assurance and enhanced sickness pay
- Standby and on-call payments
- Ongoing manufacturer training
- Four clear stages of career progression
- Additional benefits, including cycle-to-work scheme, eye tests and EE discounts
Key Responsibilities
As an Agricultural Engineer, you’ll help keep agricultural machinery operating efficiently through a range of maintenance and repair work.
- Service, maintain and repair agricultural machinery and equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
- Use diagnostic laptops and technical systems to identify issues.
- Carry out preventative maintenance and inspections.
- Develop your skills through ongoing training.
What we’re looking for
- Experience as an Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Mechanic, Farm Machinery Engineer, Agricultural Technician or Plant Engineer.
- A relevant qualification in Land-Based Engineering or equivalent practical experience.
- Strong mechanical, diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
- Good communication skills and a willingness to learn.
- Flexibility to work overtime during busy periods.
Apply now
If you’re an Agricultural Engineer, Agricultural Technician or Farm Machinery Mechanic looking for your next opportunity in Essex, apply today for competitive hourly pay, a company van, excellent benefits and long-term career development.
Job Number │ 49196 / INDPLANT
Location │ Essex
Role │ Agricultural Engineer
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.
Reference: https://platinum-employment.co.uk/job/agricultural-engineer-15/ · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 21 Nov 2026 · Listed via Platinum Employment
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