Lead Engineering Supervisor; Agricultural/Plant
Job in
Cardigan, Ceredigion, SA43, Wales, UK
Listed on 2026-02-11
Listing for:
Interaction Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-11
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Field/Service Technician, Agriculture / Farming
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Lead Engineer / Engineering Foreman
Pay Rate: £21.00 per hour
Estimated Salary: £43,600–£48,000+ per year
Location:
Cardigan, Ceredigion
Hours:
Monday – Friday, 08:00 – 17:00
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Benefits & Perks
Overtime paid at 1.75x
Company van for mobile work, fuel card, tools & full PPE
Pension scheme
Manufacturer and in-house training across modern agricultural machinery
Senior position with leadership, mentoring & responsibility for engineering standards
Involvement in complex diagnostics, rebuilds, major overhauls & pre‑season preparation
20 days annual leave + bank holidays
The Role
As a Lead Engineer / Agricultural Engineering Foreman, you will oversee day‑to‑day engineering operations across both field and workshop environments. This senior role involves coordinating jobs, mentoring engineers, and being the technical escalation point for complex diagnostics and breakdowns across Wales.
You’ll work with a full range of agricultural machinery including tractors, telehandlers, combines, balers, sprayers, loaders, implements, and supporting plant equipment such as excavators used on farms.
Key responsibilities include:
Supervising and guiding a team of agricultural engineers and apprentices
Allocating workloads and supporting service planning for field and workshop tasks
Overseeing pre‑season preparation, major repairs, rebuilds & component overhauls
Attending on‑farm breakdowns and providing specialist support to customers
Ensuring all maintenance records, service sheets and inspection forms are completed accurately
Upholding workshop organisation, safety standards and engineering best practices
What We’re Looking For
Background as a Senior Agricultural Engineer, Foreman, Lead Technician or similar
Strong mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and diagnostic knowledge of modern agricultural machinery
Experience working with tractors, harvest equipment, telehandlers, sprayers & implements
Relevant qualifications (NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds / Apprenticeship or equivalent)
Confident leading a team, mentoring junior engineers and managing workloads
Ability to work independently across both workshop and field environments
Full UK Driving Licence
Similar Roles:
Agricultural Foreman, Lead Agricultural Engineer, Senior Farm Machinery Technician, Agricultural Team Leader, Senior Field Service Engineer
Interested?
Contact Reegan on our Technical & Engineering team at Interaction Recruitment on (phone number removed) to discuss this role or explore similar senior opportunities
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