Multi Skilled Engineer - Farm
Posted 18 days 15 hours ago by MorePeople
£49,000 - £53,000 Annual
Permanent
Not Specified
Other
Suffolk, Kesgrave, United Kingdom, IP5 1
Job Description
Multi-Skilled Engineer - Farming
Suffolk - Ipswich
We're recruiting on behalf of a leading local vegetable farm for a hands-on, versatile engineer.
This role is machinery-focused, working on production lines, baggers, wash stations, sorters, conveyors, coldstores, and general plant equipment not tractors or field ploughing.
You'll be expected to maintain, repair, and troubleshoot both mechanical and electrical systems to keep the operation running smoothly year-round.
What They Offer:
Monday-Friday focus (max 6 days/week)Average 60 hours/week + around 800 hours overtime per year£17/hour flat rateVan and basic tools providedThe Ideal Candidate:
Experienced with industrial/agricultural processing machineryComfortable working across workshops, production areas, and coldstoresHands-on problem solver who thrives on variety and keeping equipment runningThis is a practical, high-responsibility role for someone who likes variety, tackling technical challenges, and seeing the impact of their work on a year-round operation.