Join the Team

We are currently looking for a Construction Service Engineer to join the Lister Wilder family at our new branch near Salisbury. If you are a good all-round Engineer with a strong understanding of engines, transmissions, hydraulics and electrics or, have previous experience working with construction or plant machinery, and are looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

This is a varied role that will enable you to get out on-site as well as complete some workshop-based tasks and PDI work. A fully expensed service vehicle will be provided.

We believe in investing in our people and work in conjunction with Kubota UK who provide a structured training plan. This is generally a mix of online training and face to face at their premises in Thame, Oxfordshire.

The hours for this role are Monday to Thursday, 7.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 7.30am to 4pm.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong attention to detail and able to use your own initiative.
• A mechanically minded person with great problem solving skills.
• A great communicator who is customer focussed.
• Be experienced in working with machinery, ideally in the construction industry.
• Experience of servicing and maintaining construction and plant machinery.

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 Us

Established in 1947, Lister Wilder is proud to remain a wholly owned family business committed to providing an unparalleled end-to-end service for all machinery and equipment needs in Agriculture, Groundcare, Construction and Arboriculture. A friendly, family business that’s home to some of the UK’s finest machinery franchises (we are the UK’s largest Kubota Dealership) and all supported by the most knowledgeable Sales, Parts and Service teams in the country.

We like to think we live up to our reputation as an award-winning, professional machinery and service provider. We believe this boils down to our dedicated team of almost 200 people who always go the extra mile to deliver, our experience that stretches almost 80 years and our extensive product portfolio.

At Lister Wilder, we are guided by our vision: to be the BEST – the best place you’ve ever worked; to be SUCCESSFUL – a profitable and thriving business that invests in the future; and to be UNIFIED – creating a cohesive Lister Wilder team with the customer at the core of everything we do. If you share our vision and want to be part of a team that goes above and beyond, we’d love to hear from you.

As members of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are proud to support and welcome applications from service leavers, ex-military personnel and forces family members.

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.

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.

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.

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 

Previous experience in the agriculture or groundcare industry would be ideal but product training is provided. You will already have a solid foundation, ideally possessing a good knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, electrics and hydraulics – many of these skills will be interchangeable from related industries. 

Essential skills and experience: 

• Full UK Driving licence. 

• Knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, electrics and hydraulics. 

• Able to offer a high standard 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 

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 Us 

Established in 1947, Lister Wilder is proud to remain a wholly owned family business committed to providing an unparalleled end-to-end service for all machinery and equipment needs in Agriculture, Groundcare, Construction and Arboriculture. A friendly, family business that’s home to some of the UK’s finest machinery franchises (we are the UK’s largest Kubota Dealership) and all supported by the most knowledgeable Sales, Parts and Service teams in the country. 

We like to think we live up to our reputation as an award-winning, professional machinery and service provider. We believe this boils down to our dedicated team of almost 200 people who always go the extra mile to deliver, our experience that stretches almost 80 years and our extensive product portfolio. 

At Lister Wilder, we are guided by our vision: to be the BEST – the best place you’ve ever worked; to be SUCCESSFUL – a profitable and thriving business that invests in the future; and to be UNIFIED – creating a cohesive Lister Wilder team with the customer at the core of everything we do.  

If you share our vision and want to be part of a team that goes above and beyond, we’d love to hear from you. 

As members of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are proud to support and welcome applications from service leavers, ex-military personnel and forces family members. 

Job Introduction 

We are looking for an experienced Parts Advisor with industry experience to join the Lister Wilder family at our branch near Cirencester. If you have previous experience within a Parts Advisor role and have knowledge of groundcare or agricultural machinery parts, and are looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. 

As a Parts Advisor, you will play a pivotal role within the dealership, sourcing items for our workshop team and our customers. A mechanical mind that allows you to identify our parts would be an advantage, as would working knowledge of machinery within the Groundcare industry and, as you will be dealing with both our workshop team and customers, it is essential that you have excellent customer interaction skills. 

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

The Ideal Candidate 

• A team player who can work well under pressure and 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 and able to use your own initiative. 

• A mechanically minded person. 

• Industry experience. 

• Knowledge of GOLD is a distinct advantage. 

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 Us 

Established in 1947, Lister Wilder is proud to remain a wholly owned family business committed to providing an unparalleled end-to-end service for all machinery and equipment needs in Agriculture, Groundcare, Construction and Arboriculture. A friendly, family business that’s home to some of the UK’s finest machinery franchises (we are the UK’s largest Kubota Dealership) and all supported by the most knowledgeable Sales, Parts and Service teams in the country. 

We like to think we live up to our reputation as an award-winning, professional machinery and service provider. We believe this boils down to our dedicated team of almost 200 people who always go the extra mile to deliver, our experience that stretches almost 80 years and our extensive product portfolio. 

At Lister Wilder, we are guided by our vision: to be the BEST – the best place you’ve ever worked; to be SUCCESSFUL – a profitable and thriving business that invests in the future; and to be UNIFIED – creating a cohesive Lister Wilder team with the customer at the core of everything we do.  

If you share our vision and want to be part of a team that goes above and beyond, we’d love to hear from you. 

As members of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are proud to support and welcome applications from service leavers, ex-military personnel and forces family members. 

Job Introduction 

 We are looking for an experienced Parts Advisor with industry experience to join the Lister Wilder family at our branch in Ashford. If you have previous experience within a Parts Advisor role and have knowledge of groundcare or agricultural machinery parts, and are looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. 

As a Parts Advisor, you will play a pivotal role within the dealership, sourcing items for our workshop team and our customers. A mechanical mind that allows you to identify our parts would be an advantage, as would working knowledge of machinery within the Groundcare industry and, as you will be dealing with both our workshop team and customers, it is essential that you have excellent customer interaction skills. 

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

The Ideal Candidate 

• A team player who can work well under pressure and 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 and able to use your own initiative. 

• A mechanically minded person. 

• Industry experience. 

• Knowledge of GOLD is a distinct advantage. 

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 Us 

Established in 1947, Lister Wilder is proud to remain a wholly owned family business committed to providing an unparalleled end-to-end service for all machinery and equipment needs in Agriculture, Groundcare, Construction and Arboriculture. A friendly, family business that’s home to some of the UK’s finest machinery franchises (we are the UK’s largest Kubota Dealership) and all supported by the most knowledgeable Sales, Parts and Service teams in the country. 

We like to think we live up to our reputation as an award-winning, professional machinery and service provider. We believe this boils down to our dedicated team of almost 200 people who always go the extra mile to deliver, our experience that stretches almost 80 years and our extensive product portfolio. 

At Lister Wilder, we are guided by our vision: to be the BEST – the best place you’ve ever worked; to be SUCCESSFUL – a profitable and thriving business that invests in the future; and to be UNIFIED – creating a cohesive Lister Wilder team with the customer at the core of everything we do. If you share our vision and want to be part of a team that goes above and beyond, we’d love to hear from you. 

As members of the Armed Forces Covenant, we are proud to support and welcome applications from service leavers, ex-military personnel and forces family members. 

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.