Irrigation Engineer

Irrigation Engineer
Pay:
From £17.00 per hour (circa £37,000 per year, based on 42 hours per week) + Overtime (Available as required)

Location:

Corby
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Barker Ross is recruiting an Irrigation Engineer to join a growing and well-established agricultural engineering business. This is a hands-on role suited to a mechanically minded engineer who enjoys working with new machinery and supporting customers during critical seasonal periods.

The Role

You will be responsible for the assembly, inspection, servicing, and repair of irrigation equipment including hose reels, pumps, and booms. The role is primarily workshop-based, with occasional UK travel to customer sites for servicing and breakdowns.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out pre-delivery inspections (PDI) on new equipment
Assemble machinery to customer specifications
Service, maintain, and repair irrigation equipment
Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, and basic electrical faults
Attend customer sites across the UK when required
Complete service and inspection records accurately

What We're Looking For

Background as an Agricultural Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Plant Fitter, or similar
Strong mechanical knowledge and hands-on experience
Proven ability to service and repair machinery or equipment
Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
Proactive approach with strong attention to detail
Good communication and customer service skills
Full UK driving licence

Desirable (Not Essential)

Experience with irrigation or agricultural machinery
Basic electrical fault-finding
Welding or fabrication experience
Understanding of basic hydraulic systems
Forklift licence

Working Hours

Monday-Thursday: 08:00-17:00
Friday: 08:00-16:30
42 hours per week
Overtime available
On-call rota required Benefits

Competitive pay
Company pension
Sick pay
20 days holiday + bank holidays
Free on-site parking
Excellent working conditions
Full product and equipment training provided

If you're interested in this opportunity, click Apply Now and we'll be in touch to discuss next steps.

Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

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