Join the Team

Whether you’re actively seeking a new role or simply exploring what’s out there, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re always looking to connect with experienced Service Engineers across our branches in Cirencester, Bristol, Salisbury, Reading, Guildford, and Ashford. Even if we don’t have a vacancy posted at the moment, we welcome speculative applications from skilled engineers.

What We Offer

• A knowledgeable and welcoming team who are there to support you
• Varied and interesting work across a wide range of machines and equipment
• If you’re interested in a mobile role, a company van and fuel card will be provided
• Workshop based roles are also available
• The support and structure of an established branch while enjoying the independence of field-based work
• Industry-leading pay and benefits as well as overtime rates

What We Look For

While full product training is provided, we’re especially keen to hear from individuals with a solid foundation in mechanical, electrical, or hydraulic systems. Experience with Tractors, Construction or Groundcare machinery is a plus — but we’re open to hearing from those with transferable skills from related industries.

We’re interested in practical, hands-on people who enjoy solving problems and delivering excellent service to our customers.

Ideal Backgrounds Include:

• Plant, agricultural, or groundcare machinery
• Automotive or commercial vehicle servicing
• Armed Forces background (e.g. REME or Marines)
• Mechanical or electrical engineering roles across similar sectors
• Forklifts, HGVs, or other diesel-powered equipment

Key Skills:

• 3–5 years’ engineering experience or relevant apprenticeship, perhaps in land-based engineering
• Strong diagnostic, repair and fault-finding abilities
• The ability to offer an outstanding level of customer service
• Self-motivated and reliable
• Computer literate
• Full UK driving licence required

Interested in Joining Us?

Submit your CV and a short cover note telling us what you’re looking for to [email protected]

We treat every speculative enquiry with respect and confidentiality.

About the role

We are currently looking for a Service Engineer to join our Groundcare division. Based at our Ockham, near Guildford branch you will be joining a very knowledgeable, experienced, friendly team. 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 so a fully expensed service vehicle and fuel card will be provided. This mainly mobile role means that every day is different, but you still retain the support of the base in Guildford . 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

We’re looking for practically minded engineers who are passionate about delivering high-quality service. While experience in the agriculture or groundcare industry would be ideal, it’s not essential as full product training is provided for the right candidates.

You should already have a strong technical foundation, with good working knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, electrics and hydraulics.

These skills are often transferable from other related sectors, so if you’re from a mechanical, engineering, or service background, we’d like to hear from you.

Essential skills and experience:

• Full UK Driving licence.
• Knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, electrics and hydraulics.
• Able to offer an outstanding level of customer service.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Maths and English to GCSE level.
• A qualification in land-based Engineering would be beneficial but is not essential.

Package Description

As a Service Engineer, you will be part of our welcoming and supportive team. You will become a valued member of the Lister Wilder family, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• A salary of up to £35,000 per annum
• Enhanced overtime pay
• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance of £25,000
• 23 days Annual Leave plus all Bank Holidays, which increases with service.
• Free on site-parking
• Membership of Network Benefits, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping and clothing retailers as well as holidays and days out.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering help with your mental and physical wellbeing when you need it along with a host of other support, including financial and legal advice services and counselling.
• Enhanced Sickness pay based on length of service.
• Social events with your team and the whole Lister Wilder family.
• Extensive company training.

About Your Application

Sometimes our roles can be very popular, and therefore we reserve the right to close applications earlier than the date shown. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you as soon as possible.

By applying for this job, we’ll need to gather information about you. If you would like to know more about how we use your information, please review the privacy policy on our website.

Job Introduction

We are seeking an experienced Service Engineer with a strong background in groundcare machinery to join our team at our branch near Cirencester. This is a mobile role, and you will be provided with a fully expensed company service vehicle and fuel card.

In this role, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a varied range of groundcare machinery in line with manufacturer standards, while consistently delivering an exceptional level of customer service. You will carry out a full range of technical duties, including pre-delivery inspections (PDIs), routine maintenance, fault diagnosis, repairs, and rectification, ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Full manufacturer-approved training will be provided to support your ongoing development and keep your technical knowledge up to date.

This is a full time role working 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Overtime will also be available during our busiest periods.

The Ideal Candidate

• Technical Apprenticeship preferred or service industry experience in an Engineering based role.
• Good attention to detail with excellent problem-solving attributes.
• Customer focused and engaging with strong communication skills.
• Confident and driven, possessing a desire to ensure high standards are always met.
• Ability to encourage team collaboration.
• Full UK Driving licence. 

Package Description

At Lister Wilder, we value our people and offer a range of rewards and support designed to make working with us enjoyable, supportive, and rewarding.

You’ll benefit from:

• Financial and recognition rewards– reflecting performance and contributions
• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle support– including wellbeing programmes, advice services and virtual GP services
• Work-life balance– generous holiday allowance, charity volunteering days and support for everyday life
• Training and career development– extensive on-the-job and formal learning opportunities to help you grow
• Team culture and social activities– connecting with colleagues across the business in a fun, supportive environment

About Your Application

Sometimes our roles can be very popular, and therefore we reserve the right to close applications earlier than the date shown. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you as soon as possible.

By applying for this job, we’ll need to gather information about you. If you would like to know more about how we use your information, please review the privacy policy on our website.

Are you an engineer with a solid understanding of engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and electrics? Or perhaps you’ve already worked with tractors, groundcare or small construction machinery and are looking for a change? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a PDI Engineer to join our Construction division in Bibury, near Cirencester. In this role, you’ll be responsible for assembling, checking, and signing off new machines before they’re delivered to customers – ensuring everything is set up to the highest standard. You’ll also benefit from a structured training plan with Kubota UK to help you continue developing your skills.

Why join us?

• Hands-on work with industry-leading machinery.
• Ongoing training and support to build your expertise.
• A friendly, professional workshop team environment.
• Consistent Monday to Friday hours (8am–5pm Mon – Thurs, 8am-4pm Fri) in a well-equipped workshop.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong attention to detail and the confidence to work on your own initiative.
• A mechanically minded problem-solver.
• A clear communicator with a customer-focused approach.
• Experience working with machinery, ideally within the construction sector but we’ll consider other sectors too.
• Previous PDI experience would be an advantage.

Package Description

As a PDI Engineer, you will be part of our welcoming and supportive team. You will become a valued member of the Lister Wilder family, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• A salary package of up to £32,000 per annum.
• Paid overtime at an enhanced rate.
• Company bonus scheme where we aim to provide bonus payments throughout the year reflective of how the business is performing and the wider economic situation
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance of £25,000
• 23 days Annual Leave plus all Bank Holidays, which increases with service plus a day off on your birthday after qualifying period.
• Free on site-parking
• Membership of Network Benefits, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping and clothing retailers as well as holidays and days out.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering help with your mental and physical wellbeing when you need it along with a host of other support, including financial and legal advice services and counselling.
• Enhanced Sickness pay based on length of service.
• Social events with your team and the whole Lister Wilder family.
• Extensive company training.

About Your Application

Sometimes our roles can be very popular, and therefore we reserve the right to close applications earlier than the date shown. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you as soon as possible.

By applying for this job, we’ll need to gather information about you. If you would like to know more about how we use your information, please review the privacy policy on our website.

Note for Recruitment Agencies

Thank you for your interest in working with us however, for most of our vacancies we are able to cover our recruitment needs in-house. If you would like to submit your information, please email [email protected] and we will be in touch if assistance is required.

Job description:

Are you an engineer with a solid understanding of engines, transmissions, hydraulics, and electrics? Or perhaps you’ve already worked with tractors, groundcare or small construction machinery and are looking for a change? If so, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re looking for a PDI Engineer to join our Groundcare division in Ashford. In this role, you’ll be responsible for assembling, checking, and signing off new machines before they’re delivered to customers – ensuring everything is set up to the highest standard. You’ll also benefit from a structured training plan with Kubota UK to help you continue developing your skills.

Why join us?

• Hands-on work with industry-leading machinery.
• Ongoing training and support to build your expertise.
• A friendly, professional workshop team environment.
• Consistent Monday to Friday hours (8am–5pm) in a well-equipped workshop.

What we’re looking for:

• Strong attention to detail and the confidence to work on your own initiative.
• A mechanically minded problem-solver.
• A clear communicator with a customer-focused approach.
• Experience working with machinery, ideally within the groundcare, agricultural or construction sectors.
• Previous PDI experience would be an advantage.

Package Description

As a PDI Engineer, you will be part of our welcoming and supportive team. You will become a valued member of the Lister Wilder family, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• A competitive salary package plus enhanced rate overtime if available.
• Company bonus scheme where we aim to provide bonus payments throughout the year reflective of how the business is performing and the wider economic situation
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance of £25,000
• 23 days Annual Leave plus all Bank Holidays, which increases with service plus a day off on your birthday after qualifying period.
• Free on site-parking
• Membership of Network Benefits, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping and clothing retailers as well as holidays and days out.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering help with your mental and physical wellbeing when you need it along with a host of other support, including financial and legal advice services and counselling.
• Enhanced Sickness pay based on length of service.
• Social events with your team and the whole Lister Wilder family.
• Extensive company training.

We’re excited to be recruiting for our 2026 Apprenticeship Scheme. If you have a passion for machinery and would like to gain an industry-recognised qualification in Land-Based Engineering (Groundcare), this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Established in 1947, Lister Wilder is a proud, friendly, wholly owned family business, providing a complete end-to-end service for machinery and equipment across Agriculture, Groundcare, Construction, and Arboriculture. We’re home to some of the UK’s leading machinery franchises, including as the UK’s largest Kubota dealership, and are supported by highly knowledgeable Sales, Parts, and Service teams who are among the best in the industry.

Our reputation as an award-winning, professional machinery and service provider is built on nearly 80 years of experience, a strong and varied product portfolio, and most importantly, our dedicated team of almost 200 people who consistently go the extra mile.

We’re planning to welcome apprentices between June and September 2026, allowing time to settle into the business ahead of the academic year and the formal start of the apprenticeship.

For 2026, Apprenticeship opportunities will be available at the following branches:

• Reading, Berkshire. RG7 1HR
• Bibury, Gloucestershire. GL7 5LZ
• Ashford, Kent. TN24 8DH

What Will I Be Doing?

You’ll work alongside our experienced Service team, gaining hands-on experience in servicing, repairing and diagnosing a wide range of groundcare machinery.

This includes the full Kubota range such as compact tractors, utility vehicles and ride-on mowers — as well as equipment from other leading manufacturers including Timberwolf, Yamaha and Trimax.

Your role will be mainly workshop-based to begin with. As your skills and confidence develop, you’ll have the opportunity to start visiting customer sites with a qualified engineer. You’ll also spend time with our Parts and Warranty teams, helping you to understand the aftersales process and how we support our customers.

This is a full time position, working 8am to 5pm, Monday to Friday with one hour for lunch.

The apprenticeship duration is 48 months, with around 36 weeks on college block release.

Why Should I Apply?

If you’re interested in machinery and engineering, this apprenticeship is a great way to earn while you learn. You’ll get hands-on experience, work with the latest machinery and technology, and gain an industry-recognised qualification through a Kubota-backed programme.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English are desirable but not essential.  These key skills can be completed alongside the qualification.
• Working towards or holding a UK driving licence is helpful
• You don’t need prior experience – just a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• You’ll be a good fit if you:
  • Enjoy practical, hands-on work and problem-solving
  • Are interested in machinery, mechanics, or engineering
  • Are reliable, punctual, and take pride in your work
  • Can work well as part of a team
  • Can provide an excellent level of customer service

Training, Qualifications & Career Progression

As an apprentice with Lister Wilder, you’ll gain valuable skills, qualifications, and career opportunities, including:

• Level 3 City & Guilds Extended Diploma in Land-Based Technology – Groundcare (equivalent to 3 A Levels)
• Hands-on practical work alongside classroom-based theory
• Training from Kubota factory-trained experts
• Access to modern workshops, machinery, tools, and IT systems
• College block release at Coleg Cambria Llysfasi, Wales, with accommodation, travel, and meals covered — plus you continue to receive your normal salary
• Extra technical training and visits to manufacturer sites
• Additional safety and technical qualifications, such as telescopic handler, abrasive wheels, and welding
• Training covering workshop practices, engines, electronics, hydraulics, and transmission systems
• Clear path to a full Service Engineer role which may include a company vehicle and independent site work

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

As an Apprentice at Lister Wilder, you’ll be part of a supportive, welcoming team and enjoy a range of rewards and perks designed to support your development, wellbeing, and work-life balance, including:

• Financial and recognition rewards – including bonus schemes, sickness pay and pension support
• Tools, equipment and training – access to the latest equipment, workshops, and extensive training to build your skills and career
• Health and wellbeing support – including eye care, access to mental and physical wellbeing support, and 24/7 GP services
• Time off and work-life balance – annual leave plus Bank Holidays, charity volunteering days, and flexible perks
• Lifestyle and social benefits – on-site parking, cycle to work scheme, team and company social events

 About Your Application

Our roles can often be in high demand, and therefore we reserve the right to close applications earlier than the date shown. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you as soon as possible.

By applying for this job, we’ll need to gather information about you. If you would like to know more about how we use your information, please review the privacy policy on our website.

Job Description:

We are looking for a Parts Advisor to join the Lister Wilder family at our branch near Reading. While industry experience is highly desirable, we are also open to candidates who are interested in starting a career in parts as a Trainee Parts Advisor, or individuals from other industries who would like to transition into the groundcare and agricultural machinery sector.

If you have previous experience in a Parts environment — particularly within groundcare, construction or agricultural machinery — or you bring a strong mechanical mindset and a willingness to learn, this could be a great next step for you.

As a Parts Advisor, you will play a pivotal role within the dealership, sourcing parts for both our workshop team and our customers. A mechanical understanding that helps you identify parts accurately will be a real advantage, as will any working knowledge of groundcare or agricultural machinery. Excellent customer interaction skills are essential, as you’ll be liaising daily with engineers, colleagues and customers alike.

The hours for this role are Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm, with Saturday mornings (8:00am–12:00pm) required on a rota basis.

The Ideal Candidate

• A team player who works well under pressure and remains calm during busy periods
• A confident communicator with strong customer service skills
• Comfortable using IT systems, with a willingness to learn new platforms
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and the ability to use initiative
• Mechanically minded, with an interest in machinery and parts
• Industry experience is an advantage, but not essential for the right candidate
• Knowledge of IBCOS GOLD would be a distinct advantage

If you have the right attitude and eagerness to learn, we’ll provide all the training and support to help you succeed.

Package Description

As a Parts Advisor, you will be part of our welcoming and supportive team. You will become a valued member of the Lister Wilder family, receiving access to exclusive rewards and benefits including:

• A competitive salary package.
• Company bonus scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Life Assurance of £25,000
• 23 days Annual Leave plus all Bank Holidays, which increases with service plus a day off on your birthday after qualifying period.
• Free on site-parking
• Membership of Network Benefits, giving you access to discounts on everyday purchases like grocery shopping and clothing retailers as well as holidays and days out.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme offering help with your mental and physical wellbeing when you need it along with a host of other support, including financial and legal advice services and counselling.
• Enhanced Sickness pay based on length of service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free mortgage and home buying advice.
• Social events with your team and the whole Lister Wilder family.
• Extensive company training.

Job Introduction

We are looking for a Service Advisor to join the Lister Wilder family at our Ashford branch. Our branch is one of the busiest within the group, and we are seeking someone to support the workshop’s administrative function alongside our Workshop Coordinator and Service Manager.

If you have experience working in a car dealership, garage, or service department, that’s ideal — but we also welcome applications from anyone with relevant administrative or customer service experience who is ready to take the next step in their career. A passion for groundcare and construction machinery is a bonus!

Excellent customer service skills are essential, as you’ll be speaking directly with customers about their service, repair, or warranty work. Systems training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Service department reception duties:
  • greeting and assisting customers in a friendly and professional manner
  • answering telephone calls and directing them appropriately
• Administrative tasks, including raising job cards, keeping the system up to date, updating spreadsheets and keeping filing systems accurate
• Ordering parts, chasing up outstanding parts and tagging machinery
• Providing quotes to customers for machine servicing
• Maintaining Health & Safety records
• Booking vehicle MOTs, repairs, and servicing
• Assisting the Workshop Coordinator and Service Manager with delegated tasks

The Ideal Candidate

• A team player who can work well under pressure, is highly organised and can maintain calmness during busy periods.
• A great communicator with exceptional customer service skills.
• Comfortable using a range of IT systems with a willingness to learn new systems.
• Strong attention to detail, able to use your own initiative and excellent problem-solving skills.

Package Description

At Lister Wilder, we value our people and offer a range of rewards and support designed to make working with us enjoyable, supportive, and rewarding.

You’ll benefit from:

• Financial and recognition rewards – reflecting performance and contributions
• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle support – including wellbeing programmes, advice services and virtual GP services
• Work-life balance – generous holiday allowance, charity volunteering days and support for everyday life
• Training and career development – extensive on-the-job and formal learning opportunities to help you grow

• Team culture and social activities – connecting with colleagues across the business in a fun, supportive environment

About Your Application

Sometimes our roles can be very popular, and therefore we reserve the right to close applications earlier than the date shown. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you as soon as possible.

By applying for this job, we’ll need to gather information about you. If you would like to know more about how we use your information, please review the privacy policy on our website.

Job Introduction

We are looking for an Aftersales Manager to join our Key Accounts Team. You willtake ownership of the aftersales experience for our key customers, acting as the central point for Service and Parts enquiries, ensuring a consistently high level of service.

This is an exciting new role within the team and is pivotal in strengthening long-term customer relationships, managing service delivery against agreed Service Level Agreements and response times. You will also be acting as the main escalation point to ensure wider issues are resolved efficiently and professionally.

What you’ll be doing

Initially, you will work alongside our Service Director so that existing levels are maintained and then working with new systems (such as electronic scheduler) to allow for the expansion of this small, but important part of our business.

You will be responsible for overseeing all aftersales activity for assigned Key Accounts, ensuring service delivery meets agreed expectations while identifying opportunities to add value for both the customer and the business.

Working closely with internal teams across Sales, Parts and Service, you will help deliver a seamless, customer-focused aftersales experience and support continuous improvement across the function.

Hours & Location

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We are flexible which of our branches this role is based from, but candidates must be able to work from our Reading branch initially for training purposes – this is just a few minutes off the M4 J11.

What we’re looking for

• Strong customer service focus with sound commercial awareness
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Confident in managing escalations and delivering results under pressure
• Proactive, customer-first mindset with a drive to improve processes and outcomes
• Although experience in a relevant industry such as groundcare, agricultural, plant, or similar machinery would be advantageous, we welcome applications from candidates with transferable skills from other sectors.

Package Description

At Lister Wilder, we value our people and offer a range of rewards and support designed to make working with us enjoyable, supportive, and rewarding.

You’ll benefit from:

• Financial and recognition rewards– reflecting performance and contributions
• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle support– including wellbeing programmes, advice services and virtual GP services
• Work-life balance– generous holiday allowance, charity volunteering days and support for everyday life
• Training and career development– extensive on-the-job and formal learning opportunities to help you grow
• Team culture and social activities– connecting with colleagues across the business in a fun, supportive environment 

About Your Application

Sometimes our roles can be very popular, and therefore we reserve the right to close applications earlier than the date shown. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you as soon as possible.

By applying for this job, we’ll need to gather information about you. If you would like to know more about how we use your information, please review the privacy policy on our website.

Job Introduction

We’re looking for an organised, proactive, and customer‑focused Demonstration / Hire Co‑ordinator to join our team. In this role, you’ll be at the heart of our demo operations – ensuring our machines are professionally presented, efficiently managed, and always in the right place at the right time. You’ll also play a key part in yard operations, helping keep our stock moving smoothly and safely.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, has strong communication skills, and loves keeping things running like clockwork.

Key Responsibilities

Demo Fleet Management

• Coordinate demo machine bookings as requested by the Area Sales Managers (ASMs), keeping the shared calendar accurate and up to date.
• Arrange all logistics for moving demo machines, ensuring timely delivery to the correct locations.
• Oversee pre‑demo setup and post‑demo checks to make sure machines meet our standards of quality and readiness.
• Work closely with our engineer to maintain exceptional machine presentation at all times.
• Communicate clearly and regularly with ASMs regarding bookings, machine movements, delays, or changes.

Sales Processing & Yard Operations

• Assist with loading and unloading incoming and outgoing goods vehicles.
• Organise yard stock based on scheduling priorities to support smooth workflow and efficient dispatch.
• Handle asset tagging, labelling, and goods‑in processing for accurate stock tracking.
• Support annual stock takes and facility audits.
• Book internal delivery logistics and ensure machines are where they need to be at the right
• Help optimise stock across storage facilities to improve availability and operational efficiency.

Hours & Location

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.  You’ll be based at our Depot in Swallowfield, Reading and may be required to travel to our other local branch and storage facilities – all within a short distance from the depot.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative team-focused approach
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Comfort working in both office and yard environments
• A genuine passion for machinery and equipment
• Experience in a similar industry (e.g. groundcare, agricultural, plant, or machinery hire) would be advantageous, but not essential
• A forklift licence would be beneficial, but is not essential as full training can be provided 

Package Description

At Lister Wilder, we value our people and offer a range of rewards and support designed to make working with us enjoyable, supportive, and rewarding.

You’ll benefit from:

• Financial and recognition rewards– reflecting performance and contributions
• Health, wellbeing and lifestyle support– including wellbeing programmes, advice services and virtual GP services
• Work-life balance– generous holiday allowance, charity volunteering days and support for everyday life
• Training and career development– extensive on-the-job and formal learning opportunities to help you grow
• Team culture and social activities– connecting with colleagues across the business in a fun, supportive environment

About Your Application

Sometimes our roles can be very popular, and therefore we reserve the right to close applications earlier than the date shown. If you’re keen to join our team, we’d love to hear from you as soon as possible.

By applying for this job, we’ll need to gather information about you. If you would like to know more about how we use your information, please review the privacy policy on our website.