Job Description:

Location: Corby, Northamptonshire
Salary: £37,000 - £40,000 depending on experience, with flexibility for the right candidate who can demonstrate strong technical capability and relevant industry experience

About the Role
Barker Ross is recruiting on behalf of a leading specialist in mechanised irrigation and water management. They are looking for a hands-on Service Engineer to support installation, servicing, and maintenance of irrigation systems. This is a practical role with a mix of workshop and field-based work-not repetitive maintenance.

You will work on large-scale irrigation equipment, including:

• Irrigation booms and hose reels
• Pumps and pumping systems
• Hydraulic systems
• Diesel-driven equipment
• Electrical control systems, automation, sensors, and controls

The role involves diagnosing faults, testing, and problem-solving on equipment both in the workshop and at customer sites. You'll work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure reliable system operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out installation, servicing, and repairs on irrigation systems
• Diagnose faults on pumps, motors, valves, hydraulic systems, diesel drives, sensors, and control systems
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, and manuals
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Suggest improvements to efficiency and reliability
• Keep accurate service records

About You
We welcome applications from candidates with backgrounds in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or FTL (Forklift Truck) Engineering. You should have:

• Strong practical engineering and problem-solving skills
• Experience as a Service Engineer, Irrigation Engineer, or in a hands-on technical engineering role
• Knowledge of hydraulics, diesel engines, pumps, electrical systems, automation, or manufacturing equipment is advantageous
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
• Clear communication skills
• Organised, reliable, and keen to develop specialist knowledge
• Full UK driving license required

What's On Offer

• £37,000 - £40,000 salary depending on experience, with flexibility for exceptional candidates
• Varied, technically engaging work across workshop and customer sites
• Opportunity to develop specialist expertise in mechanised irrigation and water management
• Supportive, experienced team environment
• Long-term career opportunities within an established specialist business

Apply Now
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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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