Agricultural Service Technician (Sprayer Specialist)

Salary: up to £38,480 per annum (DOE)

Potential earnings: up to £50,000+ with overtime

Job type: Permanent/Full time

Hours: Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm – 40 hours per week

Location: Chilbolton (Stockbridge, Hampshire)

About you

Are you an experienced Service Technician with expertise in agricultural sprayers? Do you enjoy solving problems, getting hands-on with complex machinery, and delivering outstanding service? If so, we’ve got an excellent opportunity for you.

As our business continues to grow, we’re looking for a skilled and proactive Service Technician to join our Agricultural team, with a particular focus on sprayer technology. This role is ideal for someone who has proven experience working with self-propelled and trailed sprayers, and who understands the importance of precision in crop care.

You’ll be confident in diagnostics, calibration, and repairs, and able to support customers both in the workshop and out in the field. You take pride in your work, thrive under pressure, and enjoy staying up to date with the latest in sprayer systems and agricultural technology.

If you’re passionate about machinery, have a keen eye for detail, and want to take the next step in your career specialising in sprayers—we want to hear from you.

About the role:

• Service and repair agricultural machinery from multiple manufacturers though mainly John Deere.
• Diagnose and provide accurate information to enable machinery repair quotes to be created.
• Complete all required paperwork for work assignments.
• Performs diagnostics and repairs in the field when required.
• Perform pre-delivery setup on new or used equipment.
• Maintain a clean work station and assist with overall workshop organisation and correct use of tools and vehicles.
• Participate in Service Training Certification programs required for the development of skills and knowledge.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments.
• Participates in Service Training Certification programs required for the development of skills and knowledge.
• Performs any other tasks when required.

​Relevant Skills/Experience:

Essential:

• A high level of mechanical competence (ideally 5 years experience)
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems to enable the repair of agricultural equipment.
• Experience of maintaining and repairing equipment
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently from own initiative.
• Good timekeeping
• Communication – ability to explain mechanical problems in simple terms.
• Own tools
• Computer literate – ability to look up information and type up service work or seek manufacturer support. Training to use our systems will be provided but with an expectation that you’re proficient with similar dealer or manufacturer systems.
• Familiarity with John Deere or competitive products. Alternatively experience within the commercial, automotive or construction machinery sectors.
• Full UK Driving license

Desirable:

• Professional qualification in agricultural machinery maintenance.
• Forklift license

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About us

Hunt Forest Group is a family run, expanding and ambitious company, operating throughout the South of England making us one of the largest John Deere dealerships in the country with over 50 years of industry experience. We appreciate and value hard work and dedication from our people, who are not just employees but who each play a vital role in the overall success of our business. In return, we provide each person with great benefits and job security in a fast paced and evolving industry, supporting key areas of agriculture, commercial and professional ground care and construction.

We support continuous professional development and encourage each person to grow and reach their full potential, to be the best they can be, which in turn supports the business to achieve its mission.

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Benefits:

• Very competitive salary
• Company vehicle offered with fuel card to all mobile roles
• Private healthcare
• Up to 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Ability to buy and sell holiday from 2026
• Free parking at all sites
• Laptop and mobile phone provided
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Occupational Sick Pay Scheme
• Focused career progression
• A lot of overtime available
• Autonomous work culture – we encourage our staff to work from their own initiatives rather than be micromanaged
• Our sites are situated in scenic locations
• You will become part of the Hunt Forest Group community!

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Closing date: Tuesday 30th September 2025