CAREERS AT LISTER WILDER

About the role…

We are currently looking for a very experienced Service Engineer to work on a variety of Groundcare products.  Based at our Reading branch you would be joining a very knowledgeable and friendly team with a good mix of age and experience and whilst the work is technically challenging, we look to provide a well-structured training program that works in conjunction with Kubota UK.  Much of the repair and service work is carried out on-site and so a fully expensed vehicle will be provided. The mainly mobile role means that every day is different, but you still retain the support of the base at Reading and the majority of our work tends to be with contractors, councils, schools, golf courses and private estates within Berkshire and the surrounding area.

About you…

Full product training will be provided but we are looking to work with someone who already has a very solid foundation, ideally possessing extensive knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, electrics and hydraulics. Many of these skills will be interchangeable from related industries but previous experience with Construction or Groundcare machinery would be ideal. It’s also important that you are comfortable in front of the customer as you’ll be speaking to many of them about the service, repair, diagnostic or warranty work that you have undertaken and ensuring they are happy with the job before moving on to the next.

We value the role of the service engineer extremely highly. This is not only reflected in the way you are treated but we try to make sure that our pay is amongst the best in the industry.

Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday: 8am – 5pm. Friday: 8am – 4pm

We have steadily grown to become the UK’s largest supplier of Kubota compact tractors, mini excavators and diesel ride-on mowers. As well as having a great product to sell, much of our success can be attributed to the outstanding aftersales support that our workshops are able to provide, and we are now looking for an additional Construction Engineer to carry out our Pre-Delivery Inspections.

The ideal candidate will be a good all-round engineer, with a real eye for detail, who will be responsible for assembling, checking and signing off new machines prior to delivery to the end-user.

Based from our Reading branch, you need a good understanding of engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrics but we would be keen to develop your existing skills with a structured training plan at Kubota UK.

If you are looking for a strong and stable career, at a branch that has a friendly atmosphere, then please make contact us.

About the role…

As a Groundcare and Construction Service Apprentice, you will be joining an experienced team of Field Service Engineers who will pass their knowledge onto the next generation.  The work is extremely varied and will see you working on Kubota’s range of Tractors and ride-on mowers – the kind that are used by Golf Courses, Councils, Private Estates and Sports Grounds.  Some of this takes place within our workshops, but much is out on-site where you begin with the basics of servicing before moving onto repairs, diagnostics and fault finding

The apprenticeship is run in conjunction with Kubota, with block release at college and then you will spend time with us to develop what you have learnt during your time away.

At college, you will cover mechanical principles, engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions and electrics – in fact, everything you need to build a sound engineering foundation.

On the assumption that you pass the apprenticeship, you will be well on the way to getting a service van of your own, and the beginnings of what should be the start of a very long and rewarding career.

About you…

You need to be able to work in a team and independently as necessary, to be punctual and self-motivated.  You will have good communication skills, asking questions and listening to and acting upon answers.  To be of a reliable and honest nature.  Candidates will need to demonstrate good hand-eye coordination and a mechanical aptitude.  To be able to enjoy the challenge of working in an industry with the diverse range of equipment that is employed.

Qualifications required: Ideally, you will have gained – GCSE grade 4 and above including Maths and English language and ideally a Science.

An internal promotion now means that we are looking for a professional Service Manager to work from our branch near Guildford. You would be in charge of managing customer calls and expectations, organising and prioritising work, managing and motivating our team of engineers, meeting monthly financial targets, handling and resolving customer queries, overseeing the warranty account and ensuring the workshop communicates effectively with both the parts and sales team.

It’s a complete job where you have ownership from the initial call from the customer, through to ensuring the final invoice is paid. That’s not to say you are alone, you have the full support and resources from the company, and you would be working alongside our Groundcare Service Director, but you also have the opportunity to identify issues and make changes. You therefore need a sensible head for business and to be someone who understands what constitutes great customer service. This then needs to be delivered in a friendly but professional way to ensure our customers keep coming back year after year.

Outstanding administration and communication skills are vital but a sound working knowledge of machinery gives credence when discussing issues with engineers, customers and suppliers. The ability to juggle between jobs, prioritise work and remain calm during our busy times is also important, but if you are looking for your next challenge then we would be very interested in talking to you.

Groundcare or Agricultural experience would be an advantage or a Motor Vehicle or Commercial Vehicle Background

About the role…

We are currently looking for an experienced Service engineer to work on a variety of Groundcare products. Based at our Guildford branch you would be joining a very knowledgeable and friendly team with a good mix of age and experience and whilst the work is technically challenging, we look to provide a well-structured training program that works in conjunction with Kubota UK. Much of the repair and service work is carried out on-site and so a fully expensed vehicle will be provided. The mainly mobile role means that every day is different, but you still retain the support of the base at Guildford and the majority of our work tends to be with contractors, councils, schools, golf courses and private estates within Surrey and the surrounding area.

About you…

Full product training will be provided but we are looking to work with someone who already has a very solid foundation, ideally possessing an extensive knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, electrics and hydraulics. Many of these skills will be interchangeable from related industries but previous experience with Groundcare or Construction machinery would be ideal. It’s also important that you are comfortable in front of the customer as you’ll be speaking to many of them about the service, repair, diagnostic or warranty work that you have undertaken and ensuring they are happy with the job before moving on to the next.

Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 8am – 5pm. Friday 8am – 4pm

The Role:

We are currently looking for an engineer to work on a variety of Groundcare products, based at our Ashford branch. You would be joining a very knowledgeable and friendly team and whilst the work is technically challenging, we look to provide a well-structured training programme that works in conjunction with Kubota UK. Much of the repair and service work is carried out on-site and so a fully expensed vehicle will be provided. The mainly mobile role means that every day is different, but you still retain the support of the base at Ashford and the majority of our work tends to be with contractors, councils, schools, golf courses and private estates in the Kent area.

About you:

Full product training will be provided but we are looking to work with someone who already has…

• A very solid foundation, ideally possessing an extensive knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, electrics and hydraulics.
• Demonstrates a high attention to detail and first-time fix
• Comfortable in front of the customer as you’ll be speaking to many of them about the service, repair, diagnostic or warranty work that you have undertaken and ensuring they are happy with the job before moving on to the next.
• Excellent time management skills

Many of these skills will be interchangeable from related industries.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday: 8am – 5pm

23 days holiday + all bank holidays

About the role:

Due to a retirement, we now have a vacancy for a Sales Demonstrator and Branch Support to assist our busy branch at Ashford, giving support to our sales, service and parts departments.

There will be a lot of customer contact, so you need to be professional and friendly, well organised and extremely practical – we need someone that can get around problems rather than just flag them up!

The paperwork has to be right, but we also need to make sure that any machinery installations aren’t just a ‘tick box’ exercise, we need customers to be left with a clear understanding of how to get the best from the machine.

Duties to include:

• Helping the Sales Team demonstrate and install entry level machinery
• To build basic machinery such as blowers, strimmers and simple tow behind implements such as brushes
• Carry out sales and service machinery deliveries direct to end users
• Carry out regular parts deliveries to key account customers
• Responsible for carrying out basic final inspection checks on machinery post PDI/ service
• Responsible for carrying out face to face machinery handovers with customers
• Promote all departments during site visits
• Assist the Service Manager with the basic yard maintenance to provide and clean, safe and organised branch for both customers and colleagues
• Assist the general branch during busing periods

About you:

• You must have the relevant knowledge of Greenkeeping and/or Groundscare equipment
• This role is perfect for a Groundscare professional or operator looking for a change of career
• Good communication skills
• Good admin skills
• Ideally, you will hold a trailer licence

You may have worked in the following capacities:

Groundcare Professional, Groundcare Operator, Groundcare Contractor, Landscaper, Agricultural Machinery.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday: 8am – 5pm. (Overtime available)

About the role…

As well as having great products to sell, much of our success can be attributed to the outstanding aftersales support that our workshops are able to provide, and we are now looking for an additional engineer to carry out our PDI’s, service and repair on our small machinery such as Stihl, Husqvarna and Walk Behind Mowers.

About you…

The ideal candidate will be a good all-round engineer, with a real eye for detail. You need a good understanding of engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrics but we would be keen to develop your existing skills with a structured training plan.

If you are looking for a strong and stable career, at a branch that has a friendly atmosphere, then please contact us today.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday: 8am – 5pm

About the role…

We are currently looking for an experienced Service engineer to work on a variety of Groundcare products. Based at our Cirencester branch you would be joining a very knowledgeable and friendly team with a good mix of age and experience and whilst the work is technically challenging, we look to provide a well-structured training program that works in conjunction with Kubota UK. Much of the repair and service work is carried out on-site and so a fully expensed vehicle will be provided. The mainly mobile role means that every day is different, but you still retain the support of the base at Cirencester and the majority of our work tends to be with contractors, councils, schools, golf courses and private estates within Gloucestershire and the surrounding area.

Who we are…

Established in 1947, we are a family business that has steadily grown to become one of the more influential dealerships in the South of England. We supply and support machinery to the Groundcare, Construction and Agricultural markets, a mix that has allowed us to weather the toughest of economic times. Our focus is ‘Sales with Service’ whereby we aim to provide the very highest levels of after sales care to our well-established customer base, something that led us to be awarded the Kubota Gold Plus award for service excellence. We work hard to constantly improve the service on offer, and we know this starts by finding like-minded Field Service Engineers who take similar pride in their work.

About you…

Full product training will be provided but we are looking to work with someone who already has a very solid foundation, ideally possessing an extensive knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, electrics and hydraulics. Many of these skills will be interchangeable from related industries but previous experience with Groundcare or Construction machinery would be ideal. It’s also important that you are comfortable in front of the customer as you’ll be speaking to many of them about the service, repair, diagnostic or warranty work that you have undertaken and ensuring they are happy with the job before moving on to the next.

Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday 8am – 5pm. Friday 8am – 4pm

About the role…

Bibury is one of our busiest branches and its bursting with talent and experience.  The throughput of the branch is enormous, and we are now looking for an additional parts person to join the team.  The Parts play a pivotal role within a dealership, sourcing items for our workshop team and customers alike.  Systems can be learnt, but a good mechanical mind that allows you to correctly identify the parts in question would be a huge advantage, as would be a sound working knowledge of Groundcare/Agricultural/Construction machinery.

About you…

The ideal Parts Advisor will have:

• Good communications skills; face-to face, email and on the phone
• An eye for detail
• Works well with IT systems
• Able to use own initiative
• Works well under pressure during busy periods

Ideally you would have a forklift licence, but this is not a necessity as training will be given. An interest in machinery would help in the progression of this role, as would, some experience within a warehouse environment.

Hours of Work: Monday to Friday: 8am – 5pm.  Some Saturday mornings: 8am – 12pm (rota system)
(these hours will be extended during the Harvest period)

We are looking to recruit a Health & Safety Manager – a bright, practical, proactive individual who can work with us to engage the whole team and ensure that policies are adopted that create safe environment for our staff and customers alike.

At the heart of the work will be regular depot visits so we can be confident all existing policies are working at branch level and provide training where gaps are found. These visits will also create action lists for work that needs to be undertaken – either by members of the team, by outside contractors or simply changes that you could initiate. This work will be signed off with regular meetings with our MD and therefore, the decision-making process is as straight forward as possible. You will also work on a group basis to ensure that companywide policies are both relevant and current, and of course identifying and creating new policies where gaps are found.

A full list of duties is available on request, but it’s not exhaustive – essentially, we are looking for someone who will grow with our organisation and so if you have had around 3 years’ experience in a similar role and have already obtained NEBOSH accreditation then we will happily support you with all further relevant training throughout your career.

Hopefully this advert has made it clear that we’re not looking for an individual with a clipboard who lectures staff. We need you to have a passion for making things better and, if they aren’t being done as they should, you identify the problem and deliver a solution. For the right person, we believe this will be a very rewarding and diverse role.

Hours of Work: Part-time (25 hours per week)