SERVICE ENGINEER - GARDEN MACHINERY

Job Title: Service Engineer - Garden Machinery 

Based at: Ashley Mowers, Castle Mill Lane, Ashley, Cheshire. WA15 0QT

Position reports to: Workshop Manager, Ashley Mowers

Job Purpose Summary:  To perform basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer owned horticultural equipment. 

Ashley Mowers is a family run business supplying, servicing and repairing garden machinery in North Cheshire/South Manchester for over 35 years.
We are a family run business; our employees are core to our success. Our small 10 strong team work closely together to provide excellent customer service and long-term maintenance of domestic and professional garden equipment.

We have an immediate requirement for an enthusiastic & self-motivated individual to develop their career as a Horticultural Service Technician, based in Ashley, Near Altrincham. We will offer on the job training on a wide range of machinery along with enrolment onto specialised Manufacturers training courses.

Essential Duties:

• Perform basic horticultural equipment diagnostics and determine what repairs are needed
• Perform basic horticultural equipment repairs as requested by the Workshop Manager
• Participate in all job related training and development
• Prepare all reports and forms in conjunction with work assignments 
• Maintain condition of inventory, tools and equipment

Skills and Qualifications:

• Proven knowledge of methods, material, tools and techniques used in the repair of horticultural/outdoor power equipment including 2-stroke machinery
• Excellent knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Good skills in operating equipment used for diagnostic purposes

Applicants must be:

• Punctual
• Reliable
• Well presented
• Advantageous to have a mechanical background
• Be self-motivated and confident.
• Be practical and highly adaptable.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills
• Full driving licence (preferred)

Hours of work:

Standard is 40 hours a week and will be Monday to Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm however there may be a requirement for overtime and flexibility with hours when the business requires it.

We want you to enjoy a long and successful career here with us and will provide you with all the necessary training and support you need to be able to do this.

When completing your application please give specific details of your experience, skill & previous responsibilities that you believe would be relevant to the role you are applying for.

ALL APPLICATIONS WILL BE TREATED IN THE STRICTEST CONFIDENCE – PLEASE SEND APPLICATION INCLUDING CV TO 

THIS VACANCY IS FOR AN IMMEDIATE START

WE WILL RESPOND TO ANY APPLICATIONS FROM 2ND JANUARY 2025