Agricultural Mechanic
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Position Overview & Specifications
Agricultural Mechanic
Full or Part Time position available
Location: Foxburrow Farm, North Elmham
Reporting to: Owners
Salary details: Dependant on experience
Foxburrow Farm is a diverse farming business based in Mid-Norfolk near the market town of Dereham. Due to the growth of the farm portfolio, we are looking to recruit an Agricultural Mechanic working either full or part-time, negotiable.
The successful applicant will be responsible for:
- Carrying out diagnostics, servicing and repairs for all farm vehicles, light commercial vehicles, trailers, plant and equipment
- Ongoing maintenance to all plant and machinery
- Emergency repair work as needed
- Working with the other mechanic to support with private vehicle work
- Small welding jobs
- Responsible for keeping the tool shed and storage area tidy and maintaining all equipment and tools
- Maintaining a safe, clean and tidy work environment.
Person Specification:
Must have an agricultural engineering or relevant mechanic qualification. Previous mechanical experience with knowledge of diesel and petrol machines and welding of different metals, along with a proven record in agricultural maintenance would be advantageous. An interest in or previous knowledge/experience of large farming machines such as diggers, telehandlers etc will be useful, or someone with the right attitude to research and learn on any equipment not used before. You should be friendly and approachable, with the ability to work well as part of a large team.
Closing date: Friday 17thFebruary 2023
Interview date: w/c Monday 20th February 2023
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
- Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:
- North Elmham, NR20 5JG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Agricultural Mechanic roles across Foxburrow Farm's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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