Job Description

About the role

We are currently looking for a Service Engineer to join our team, specialising in small machinery within our Groundcare division. Based at our Reading branch, you'll be joining a knowledgeable, experienced, and friendly team.

Most of the repair and service work will take place in our workshop, where you will service and repair handheld equipment such as chainsaws and strimmers, small pedestrian grass-cutting machinery, and increasingly, automowers and battery-operated equipment. Experience with two-stroke engines would be advantageous, and experience with automowers would be a bonus.

About You

Previous experience in the groundcare industry is desirable, but full product training will be provided. 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.

You will ideally have experience working with small engines, including a basic understanding of transmissions and hydraulics. This role may suit someone who has previously worked as a motorbike mechanic or in a similar small-engine, two-stroke environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

Experience working with small engines, preferably two-stroke. Ability to work on automated and battery-powered machinery - experience with automowers would be an advantage Committed to delivering excellent customer service in a professional yet friendly manner. Ability to remain calm under pressure

Package Description

As a Workshop Coordinator, 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:

Salary up to 32,000 + overtime 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: Up to 32,000.00 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: In person