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About the Role We are looking for a skilled and motivated Agricultural Fitter with strong expertise in hydraulic and electronic systems to join a well-established agricultural dealership or contracting operation. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance, diagnostics, and repair of modern agricultural machinery, with a particular focus on hydraulic circuits, electronic control systems, GPS/auto-steer technology, and precision farming equipment. Key Responsibilities • Carry out diagnostics, servicing, and repair of hydraulic systems including pumps, rams, valves, hoses, and hydraulic motors on a wide range of agricultural machinery • Diagnose and repair electronic and electrical faults on tractors, combines, sprayers, drills, and ancillary equipment using manufacturer diagnostic software • Install, calibrate, and maintain GPS guidance systems, auto-steer, variable rate controllers, and ISOBUS-compatible implements • Perform routine servicing, pre-season inspections, and PDIs (pre-delivery inspections) on new and used machinery • Carry out both workshop-based and on-farm repairs, providing a responsive and professional field service when required • Read and interpret hydraulic schematics, wiring diagrams, and technical service bulletins • Maintain accurate service records and job cards, ensuring parts are ordered efficiently • Liaise with customers in a professional and courteous manner, providing clear communication on repair progress and timescales • Support the wider workshop team during peak periods such as harvest and drilling seasons • Stay up to date with new machinery technology, attending manufacturer training courses as required Skills & Requirements • Proven experience as an agricultural or plant fitter, ideally with a focus on hydraulic and electronic systems • City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Land-Based Engineering or equivalent qualification • Strong working knowledge of hydraulic circuits and electronic control units (ECUs) • Experience using manufacturer diagnostic tools (e.g., John Deere Service Advisor, AGCO EDT, CNH EST, CLAAS CDS)• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, hydraulic schematics, and wiring diagrams • Full UK driving licence (essential) • Excellent problem-solving skills and a methodical approach to fault-finding • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment • Willingness to undertake on-farm callouts, including occasional weekend and evening work during peak seasons Desirable • Manufacturer-specific training certifications (e.g., John Deere, Case IH, New Holland, Fendt, CLAAS) • Experience with precision agriculture technology and telematics systems • Welding and fabrication skills (MIG/TIG) • Forklift or telehandler licence What's on Offer • Competitive salary dependent on experience • Company vehicle or van (for field service roles) • Manufacturer training and ongoing professional development • Pension scheme and holiday entitlement • Supportive team environment with genuine career progression opportunities How to Apply For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Sam at (url removed). We truly value each and every candidate and are committed to finding the right opportunity for you.

Mechanical Technician (Vehicles/Workshop Engineer/Forklifts) Castleford Depot £31,000 - £35,000 Base (DOE) + 6% Employer/4% Employee Pension + Overtime at Time 1.5 & 2.0 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Assurance + Discount Benefits Scheme + Uniform 8am to 4.30pm Monday to Friday Mechanical Technician role available in a highly successful and international manufacturer of materials handling equipment offering great product training. The Mechanical Technician role will be suitable for engineers from any kind of plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural or similar equipment. Automotive technicians/motor trade applicants will also be very suitable. You need to demonstrate mechanical service and repair skills, ideally have engine diagnostic and some basic electrical skills. You ll be responsible for carrying out service and repair on a range of forklifts. You ll order any spares when needed and communicate progress. Overtime is paid at time and a half over 39 hours a week. The Mechanical Technician Role: • Carry out PDI s, service and repair work on workshop and service basis on a range of forklift trucks. • Work on a Monday to Friday basis in a busy workshop environment. • Order spares when necessary. • Overtime. The Person Required: • Experience on plant, forklifts, HGV, agricultural, cars or similar equipment. • Excellent communication skills • IT literate • Ideally hold a level 3 or equivalent in a relevant discipline

Mobile Forklift Technician Location: West Midlands areas Salary: up to 35,000 basic per annum plus overtime OTE 42k Hours: Monday to Friday 40 hours Ref: 28396 We are currently looking for a Forklift Technician who has a strong proven background and skill set in this field. We are also interested in talking to you if you are from a Plant, Engineering, HGV, or Agricultural background. Our client is looking to expand their team of Field Service Engineers to help maintain Forklifts currently within their customer base. Travelling from site to site in the Birmingham area. Mobile Forklift Technician Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Health cash plan and Life Cover Company pension scheme Role comes with company van (business use only) Mobile Forklift Technician Role: All levels of technical works; from general servicing and repairs to diagnostics Complete repairs to a high standard, adhere to manufacturer procedures and processes, become part of a team, and mainly bring high attention to detail General maintenance & repairs Mobile Forklift Technician Requirements: Self-sufficient individual, who can manage their own time and workload to suit customer and site requirements As this role is customer-facing, we will be looking for a background dealing with customers and the public You will be a representative of the brand so will be expected to carry out your duties professionally and courteously You will be someone who has a good working knowledge of the above vehicles and pieces of equipment Industry-recognised qualifications to indicate you have received adequate training on the equipment you will be working with Full UK licence If you are interested in applying for this Mobile Forklift Technician vacancy, then please in the first instance, send me your CV and I will contact you on receipt. All applications will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Consultant: William Olivier - Octane Recruitment MDLOJ Octane Recruitment is a leading Recruitment agency specialising in Automotive, Motor trade, Engineering, OEM and various related industries. We are recruiting across the UK for Vehicle Technician, Vehicle Mechanic, Commercial Vehicle Technician, Diagnostic Technician, Senior Technician, Master Technician, Mobile Vehicle Technician, PDI Technician, Prep Technician, MOT Tester, Fast Fit Technician, LCV Technician, Light Commercial Technician, HGV Technician, Bus Technician, LGV Technician, HGV Engineer, HGV Mechanic, HGV Fitter. Octane Recruitment cover a variety of different sectors including Technical, Mechanical, Engineering, Sales, Service, Aftersales, Bodyshop, Fleet & Rental Management, Accounts, Finance, Marketing, & Payroll, Managerial, Logistics, Parts, Administration, Call Centre / Contact Centre, Senior Appointments, Head Office Positions and Confidential AppointmentsMon to fri, van , tools, 34k overtime, door to door -30mins 42k OTE