We are currently recruiting for the following positions:
EXPERIENCED AGRICULTURAL ENGINEER - BERWICK, KELSO & SWARLAND
Experienced Agricultural Engineers
Berwick | Kelso | Swarland
Job reference: AT2208
Closing date: 1/7/2022
Employment type: Permanent
Hours per week: 37.5
EXPERIENCED AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS - BERWICK | KELSO | SWARLAND
As a Service Engineer, you will visit a variety of customer sites throughout the area to carry out maintenance, repairs and services on our customer’s machines to a high standard, working with well-equipped workshops/on-farm. This is a fantastic chance to use your engineering skills and work with industry-leading brands in this varied role within Ancroft Tractors.
We are currently recruiting Experienced/Time Served Agricultural Engineers for our depots in Berwick, Kelso and Swarland. The successful candidates will need to demonstrate drive and ambition, have excellent communication skills at all levels along with the ability to work alone and as part of a team.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- In conformance with the manufacturer’s specification and any regulations affecting their use:
- Repairing and maintaining machines on customer’s sites (mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic)
- Carrying out inspections and repairs of machines at our depots
- Knowledge of electrics/electronics
- Accurately ordering your parts and working closely with the Parts departments
- Working closely with the Service supervisor
- Accurately completing all relevant paperwork daily
- Following health & safety procedures
- Running a company vehicle
REQUIREMENTS
- Relevant experience and qualifications in Agricultural Plant or Land Based Engineering (in plant, diesel engines, electrics, hydraulics, transmissions and fault finding using electronic diagnostic equipment
- Apprentice Trained or Time Served
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- Good computer skills
- Ability to work extended hours – both seasonal and weekends
- Full UK driving licence
In return, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits including:
- Competitive Salary/Hourly rate
- Company Van
- Contributory Pension Plan
- 30 Days Holiday
APPLICATIONS
Contact tom@ancroft-tractors.co.uk or call 07977 916170 for more information and to submit your CV.
AREA SALES MANAGER - N NORTHUMBERLAND/BORDERS
AREA SALES MANAGER
North Northumberland & Borders
Job Reference: AT2206
Closing Date: 31st March 2022
Employment Type: Permanent
AREA SALES MANAGER - NORTH NORTHUMBERLAND/BORDERS
Our Sales team play a key role in facilitating our business by promoting Ancroft Tractor's services and products and building outstanding customer relationships. We are currently recruiting for an additional Area Sales Manager covering the North Northumberland & Borders area.
We seek candidates with the ability, skills and desire to develop a career in a commercial sales role. We are looking for people with a strong interest or experience in the agricultural sector; a background in agricultural sales would be an advantage.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promote, manage and develop Ancroft Tractor's business, products and services within an assigned sales area and achieve agreed targets
- Sustain and develop business relationships with existing and potential customers to facilitate the growth and development of the business
- Develop and support the customer in line with the Ancroft Tractors values
- Use business information and technical knowledge to maximise the potential of each customer
- Sell machinery and services to farmer customers and develop new sales opportunities
- Agree on finance packages within guidelines agreed by Manager
- Gather and feedback any market or competitor information to Manager
- Keep up to date with competitor activity and information and report on as appropriate
- Running a company vehicle
REQUIREMENTS
- The ambition and resilience to develop new business
- Strong commercial awareness with previous success in dealing with farmers
- Ability to build outstanding professional relationships with customers and colleagues
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- A high level of initiative with strong planning and organisational skills
- High standard of numeracy and literacy and good attention to detail
- Good computer skills including Microsoft Excel
In return, we offer a comprehensive range of benefits including:
- Competitive Salary
- Performance-based Commission
- Contributory Pension Plan
- Life Assurance
- 30 Days Holiday
APPLICATIONS
Please submit your CV with a cover letter to tom@ancroft-tractors.co.uk, or contact Tom Brown on 07977 916170 for more information.
