Service Technician

Position: Service Technician \n\nLocation: Covering South West Scotland\n\nContract: Full time, permanent\n\nHours: 40 hours per week\n\nFounded in 1837, John Deere is an iconic company providing advanced products and services for agriculture, construction, forestry, ground care and power systems. John Deere Forestry is the world\u0027s premier designer and distributor of forestry equipment.\n\nAn exciting opportunity has arisen within our aftersales department for a Service Technician. The prime responsibilities for this role are the maintenance and repair of John Deere forestry equipment.\n\nSuitable applicants would be time served engineers with considerable post apprenticeship experience in the forestry, agricultural or construction sectors. Applicants should possess knowledge of hydraulic and electronic control systems and hold a full UK Licence. \n\nPrimary Responsibilities \u0026 Tasks:\n\n * Responsible for field and workshop maintenance \u0026 repair of John Deere Forestry equipment\n * Extensive travelling with potential for staying away\n * Builds and maintains customer relationships\n\n\n\nYou will have:\n\n * Time served apprenticeship or National diploma in Forestry, Agriculture or Construction, and/or experience as an engineer\n * Knowledge of hydraulic \u0026 electrical systems\n * Full UK driving license\n * Knowledge of IT systems\n * Excellent time keeping\n * Flexible\n\n\n\nWhat Makes You Stand Out: \n\n * Understanding of John Deere products and the forestry sector is an advantage, but not essential\n * Ability to learn quickly\n * Flexible way of working\n * Creative problem solving\n\n\n\nIf this sounds like you, this may be an outstanding opportunity to join one of the world\u2019s leading companies.\n\nWhat We Offer\n\nOur total rewards include more than salary. We offer a competitive rewards package including 25 days\u0027 holidays plus bank holidays (increasing with service), an inclusive working environment, a competitive bonus scheme, a contributory pension scheme and Group Income Protection and Group Life Assurance / Death in Service benefits. We invest actively in individual development and a business with over 70,000 employees worldwide can offer career development for the right candidate. \n\n.\n\nJohn Deere is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome your application.\n\nClosing date: 8th May 2026\n