Salary: up to £41,600 DOE (potential earnings of up to £50,000+ to include overtime)Location: Dorchester (Dorset)Job type: Full time/permanentHours: 8am - 5pm Monday - Friday (40 hours per week) - Saturday working on a rota basis paid at overtimeReporting to: Service ManagerAbout usHunt Forest Group is a family run, expanding and ambitious company, operating throughout the South of England making us one of the largest John Deere dealerships in the country with over 50 years of industry experience.We appreciate and value hard work and dedication from our people, who are not just employees but who each play a vital role in the overall success of our business. In return, we provide each person with great benefits and job security in a fast paced and evolving industry, supporting key areas of agriculture, commercial and professional ground care and construction.We support continuous professional development and encourage each person to grow and reach their full potential, to be the best they can be, which in turn supports the business to achieve its mission.About youAre you a forward thinking Service Technician who enjoys a challenge? The type of person who will roll their sleeves up and get stuck in? Someone who is passionate about delivering excellent? If so, then we have an exciting role waiting for you.Our business is experiencing an exciting period of growth. As a result, we are looking for a proactive Service Technician within our Agricultural department. You enjoy a variety of work and are confident when it comes to diagnosing and repairing many types of agricultural machinery. Working efficiently and accurately, you consistently provide the highest level of support to our customers. You thrive off a challenge and always enjoy learning new skills and furthering your knowledge.Perhaps you have experience in a relevant industry such as commercial vehicles, construction and plant machinery or the automotive industry? If so then we welcome your application as we understand you have a lot of relevant skills and experience to offer.If we have just described you, then we definitely want to hear from you. We look forward to you joining our team and growing together.About the role:Service and repair agricultural/turf machinery from multiple manufacturers though mainly John Deere.Diagnose and provide accurate information to enable machinery repair quotes to be created.Complete all required paperwork for work assignments.Performs diagnostics and repairs in the field when required.Perform pre-delivery setup on new or used equipment.Maintain a clean work station and assist with overall workshop organisation and correct use of tools and vehicles.Participate in Service Training Certification programs required for the development of skills and knowledge.Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments.Participates in Service Training Certification programs required for the development of skills and knowledge.Performs any other tasks when required.Relevant Skills/Experience:Essential:A high level of mechanical competence within an engineering fieldProficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems to enable the repair of agricultural equipment.Experience of maintaining and repairing equipmentAbility to work as part of a team and independently from own initiative.Good timekeepingCommunication - ability to explain mechanical problems in simple terms.Own toolsComputer literate - ability to look up information and type up service work or seek manufacturer support. Training to use our systems will be provided but with an expectation that you are proficient with similar dealer or manufacturer systems.Familiarity with John Deere or competitive products. Alternatively experience within the commercial, automotive or construction machinery sectors.Full UK Driving licenseDesirable:Professional qualification in Land Based EngineeringForklift licenseBenefits:Very competitive salaryCompany vehicle offered with fuel card to all mobile rolesUp to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)Free parking at all sitesLaptop and mobile phone providedUniform and PPE providedOccupational Sick Pay SchemeFocused career progressionSocial/team eventsA lot of overtime availableAutonomous work culture we encourage our staff to work from their own initiatives rather than be micromanagedOur sites are situated in scenic locationsYou will become part of the Hunt Forest Group community!