Agricultural service manager - united kingdom, framlingham, suffolk

g&j peck, a successful farm machinery dealer, have an exciting opportunity for an agricultural service manager to join the team in framlingham.

agricultural service manager

framlingham, suffolk

full time, permanent

salary dependent on experience

please note: applicants must be authorised to work in the uk

g & j peck ltd is a successful multi-site agricultural machinery business. established in 1846 and now employing over 130 people, we are market leaders in agricultural products and service, holding multiple franchises including jcb, case ih, new holland along with many other brands.

we are looking for an agricultural service manager to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the service department at our new suffolk depot.

about the agricultural service manager role

as an agricultural service manager, you will be responsible for the organising of a team of skilled technicians on a range of agriculture machinery such as telehandlers, tractors, harvesters and other agricultural machinery, working with other internal departments in order to ensure that high levels of customer satisfaction are upheld. you will be responsible for managing and organising out of hours callouts when required. you will have other active depot-based management duties.

you will liaise between customers and technicians to ensure jobs are completed to time frames, understanding and managing customers’ expectations whilst delivering excellent customer service. you will have an active role in checking and processing information from engineers to invoicing.

about the candidate:

the successful candidate for the agricultural service manager role will ideally come from a technician / engineering background, but more importantly it is essential you have a good knowledge and understanding of the agricultural industry and equipment.

you must have excellent organisational and time management skills, have great written and spoken communication skills and also the ability to lead a team of engineers. candidates must live within commutable distance to framlingham.

key experience/characteristics preferred for the agricultural service manager role:

must have knowledge and understanding of agriculture, construction or plant hire industry and associated equipment.
ability to understand needs and pressures of farmers and agricultural industry is essential.
ideally have a background as technician or engineer on agriculture, construction or plant machinery.
must be great communicator who can lead a team.
ability to meet deadlines and work well under pressure is essential.

what you can expect:

working hours are to suit the department opening hours and seasonal demands.

competitive salary to be discussed at interview
22 days annual leave plus bank holidays
workplace pension
staff discounts

how to apply for the agricultural service manager role:

if you have the skills and experience required for this position, click “apply” today and check your inbox for an email providing more information on how to tailor your application and provide a cover letter or any supporting documents.

you must be authorised to work in the uk. no agencies please.

other suitable skills and experience includes service manager, agricultural engineering, service engineering, agricultural mechanic/technician, mechanical engineering

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