Job Description

Company Overview

Briggs Irrigation is a well-established and highly respected business within the UK agricultural sector, specialising in the manufacture, supply, and servicing of irrigation equipment. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an enthusiastic and capable Irrigation Engineer to join our Service and PDI department at our Corby facility.

This role is ideally suited to an engineer with an agricultural and mechanical background.

Role Overview

As an Irrigation Engineer, you will be responsible for the pre-delivery inspection (PDI), assembly, servicing, and repair of irrigation equipment, including hose reels, pumps, and booms. The role is factory-based, with some travel to customer sites across the UK for servicing and repairs as required.

This is an excellent opportunity to work on new machinery, build equipment to customer specifications, and support customers by ensuring equipment reliability during critical seasonal periods.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDI) on new irrigation equipment to ensure it meets quality and safety standards. Service, maintain, and repair irrigation equipment both in the workshop and on customer sites nationwide. Diagnose and fault-find on mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems. Support customers during peak irrigation seasons where machinery uptime is critical. Maintain accurate service and inspection records. Contribute to continuous improvement of build quality, reliability, and service processes.

Essential Requirements

Proven experience as an Agricultural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Plant Fitter, or from a transferable engineering background. Strong mechanical knowledge. Experience carrying out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on machinery or equipment. Ability to work independently and as part of a small team. A proactive, conscientious approach with strong attention to detail. Good communication and customer service skills. Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Skills & Experience

Previous experience working with irrigation equipment, agricultural machinery, etc. Basic electrical fault-finding skills. Welding and fabrication experience. Counterbalance forklift truck licence (advantageous but not essential). Understanding of basic hydraulic systems.

Training & Development

Comprehensive product training provided. Full training on all relevant equipment and processes used on site.

Working Hours & Benefits

Monday to Thursday 08.00hrs - 17.00hrs Friday 08.00hrs - 16.60hrs Day shift 42 hours + overtime as required This role requires being on an 'on-call' call out rota. 20 days holiday + bank holidays
Benefits:

Competitive pay Company pension Sick pay Free on-site parking Excellent working conditions
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Corby NN17 5XU