CAREERS AT LISTER WILDER

We are currently looking for an engineer to work on a variety of Construction products, based at our Ashford 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 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 plant hire companies, 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. Many of these skills will be interchangeable from related industries. It is very 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.

Following an internal promotion, we now have a vacancy for a Goods Inwards person within our busy Ashford branch and so we are looking to make the new appointment sooner rather than later.

About the role…

Ashford 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 someone to join our Parts Department with the primary focus of looking after Goods Inwards. Goods Inwards is a crucial role as it acts as the gateway for all the Parts needed by both our customers and our workshop team alike…hold-ups here cause major problems further down the line. You’ll be in charge of receiving goods into stock and allocating all the urgently needed items alongside steadily working through stock orders and any internal depot transfers. The flow of Parts in and out of the department is constant and so the right mindset for this type of work is essential – we have therefore listed the key traits below.

About you…

The ideal Good Inwards person will have:

• An excellent eye for detail as you book parts accurately into stock
• A solid work ethic and a passion for a tidy and organised environment
• A confidence with basic computer IT systems that are used for stock control
• Able to use own initiative and prioritise stock orders, emergency orders and returns
• The ability to work well under pressure and ask for help when required

Ideally you would have a forklift licence (although training will be given and a licence issued) and of course previous dealership or warehousing experience will be a big advantage.

We have steadily grown to become the UK’s largest supplier of Kubota 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 engineer to carry out our PDI’s.

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 Ashford 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 contact us.

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

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.

We are now looking for an additional engineer to carry out the PDI’s in our construction workshop.

The assembly and Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) of these machines is a vital part of the Sales Process.  You will be fitting quick hitches, wiring in additional lights and beacons and attending to any spec changes that have been agreed upon between the customer and the sales team.   You’ll also be responsible for personally signing off the machines, as a result, solid engineering skills and an eye for detail are absolutely essential.

Based from our Reading branch, the majority of the work will be in-house, but there will be some servicing and repair work to be carried out on-site.

If you would like to know more about this exciting opportunity, then please contact us.

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

About the role…

We are currently looking for a well-rounded engineer to service and maintain a wide variety of Groundcare products that are run by our Specialist Hire Department.  Based at our Reading branch (Swallowfield) you would be joining a small and friendly team who make sure our Hire kit is kept in the very best condition and so attention to detail is key.  A good understanding of lawnmowers, woodchippers, compact tractors (and their various attachments) would obviously be really helpful, however, we recognise that an adaptable engineer with a desire to learn will be able to pick up the job relatively quickly and support will be on hand during this process.

About you…

Product training will be provided but we are looking to work with someone who already has a very solid foundation, ideally possessing a good knowledge of diesel engines, transmissions, electrics and hydraulics – and many of these skills will be interchangeable from related industries.

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

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.

About the Role…

We are looking for a self-motivated Service/Sales Co-ordinator to help our existing teams at our Ockham Branch. Duties include:

• Answering all incoming calls
• Process service paperwork/job cards and timesheets
• Process the depot’s warranty
• Booking in of service jobs
• Cover the service department in the absence of the Service Manager
• Admin support for the sales team 

What we are looking for…

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate who has worked in an administration/co-ordinator capacity for a car dealership, garage or service department.  You will need to be an excellent communicator, be able to work well with the team of engineers, have a very good eye for detail and be very competent with typing, data entry and spreadsheets.  A technical background would be ideal.

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

We are currently looking for an engineer to work on a variety of Construction 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 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 Cirencester. The majority of our work tends to be with plant hire companies, contractors, councils, schools, golf courses and private estates.  This role will involve covering a broad area for approximately 6 months, as you would be sometimes covering the workload at our temporary depot based at Southam, this will be until we move to our new larger premises in Cirencester.

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. It is very 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.

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