Job Description

About the role

We are looking for a Service Engineer to join our Groundcare division at our Bibury branch. You'll be part of a highly knowledgeable, experienced, and friendly team that takes pride in delivering excellent service and technical expertise.

The work is technically varied and sometimes challenging, but you won't be on your own! We provide a structured training programme in partnership with Kubota UK, ensuring you can continue to build your skills and stay up to date with the latest developments.

Most of our repair and servicing work is carried out on-site, so you'll be provided with a fully expensed service vehicle and fuel card. This is a mobile role, meaning every day brings variety as you work with contractors, councils, schools, golf courses, and private estates across the area, while still benefiting from the support of the branch.

About You

We're looking for someone with a solid foundation in engineering who is confident working on traditional groundcare machinery, including mowers, compact tractors, utility vehicles, implements, aerators, scarifiers, slitters, sweepers and collectors.

As part of the role, you will also work on automated machinery such as robotic mowers, so you should be comfortable adapting to new technology as it becomes more common in the industry.

Ideally, you'll have experience in agriculture, groundcare, or a related industry, with strong knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, electrics, and hydraulics. Many of these skills are transferable from other sectors.

Your background may include roles such as:

Multiskilled Engineer Plant Service Engineer Construction Plant Machinery Engineer Mechanic / Diesel Engineer Hydraulic Engineer Groundcare Machinery Engineer

Essential Skills & Experience

Full UK Driving Licence Proven knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, electrics, and hydraulics. Familiarity with automated machinery would be beneficial Confident in using computers, tablets, and service software for routine tasks Committed to delivering excellent customer service in a professional yet friendly manner. Able to build strong relationships with customers through clear communication and support An independent worker with strong problem-solving skills A qualification in Land-Based Engineering or similar (beneficial but not essential)

Package Description

As a Service Engineer, you will be part of our welcoming and supportive team. You will become a valued member of team, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

Competitive salary + overtime at time and a half if available Company bonus scheme where we aim to provide bonus payments throughout the year reflective of how the business is performing and the wider economic situation. Company pension scheme Life Assurance of 25,000 Up to 26 days annual leave plus all Bank Holidays. You will start on 23 days and this will increase with service. Membership of Network Benefits, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping and clothing retailers as well as holidays and days out. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering help with your mental and physical wellbeing when you need it along with a host of other support, including financial and legal advice services and counselling. Enhanced Sickness pay based on length of service. Cycle to work scheme. Free mortgage and home buying advice. Social events with your team and the whole Lister Wilder family. Extensive company training.

About The Company

Established in 1947, Lister Wilder is proud to remain a wholly owned family business committed to providing an unparalleled end-to-end service for all machinery and equipment needs in Agriculture, Groundcare, Construction and Arboriculture.

A friendly, family business that's home to some of the UK's finest machinery franchises (we are the UK's largest Kubota Dealership) and all supported by the most knowledgeable Sales, Parts and Service teams in the country.

We like to think we live up to our reputation as an award-winning, professional machinery and service provider. We believe this boils down to our dedicated team of almost 200 people who always go the extra mile to deliver, our experience that stretches over 70 years and our extensive product portfolio.

As members of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are proud to support and welcome applications from service leavers, ex-military personnel and forces family members.

About Your Application

Sometimes our roles can be very popular, and therefore we reserve the right to close applications earlier than the date shown. If you're keen to join our team, we'd love to hear from you as soon as possible.

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Note for Recruitment Agencies

Thank you for your interest in working with us however, for most of our vacancies we are able to cover our recruitment needs in-house. If you would like to submit your information, please email careers@listerwilder.co.ukand we will be in touch if assistance is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 32,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Paid volunteer time Referral programme Sick pay
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road