Jobs
At Ripon Farm Services, we are always looking to recruit new team members for a variety of potential opportunities within the company. This might include qualified service technicians, parts advisers, sales executives, administration staff, apprentices and more.
Agricultural Dealership Parts Adviser
Ripon Farm Services, Dallamires Lane, Ripon HG4 1TT
(12 branch John Deere dealership covering Yorkshire, Teeside, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire)
General duties:
We’re looking for an enthusiastic person to join our aftersales team in our Parts department. The parts adviser role is varied as you’ll be key to helping customers, our service department and sales department with the parts they require while keeping on top of stocking, ordering and promotional displays. A key member of a small parts team, you’ll be instrumental to the branch and our customers.
Qualities
Knowledge of agricultural equipment would be preferred but full training on systems and product will be provided. Basic mechanical knowledge, whether from work or a hobby, would be essential. A driving licence would be required as there will be a need to drive company vehicles.
Hours of work
Monday to Friday with occasional overtime to suit the business demands at evenings and weekends.
Benefits
- Attractive salary package, further negotiable depending on experience, with overtime.
- Entry into the company pension scheme.
- Company uniform provision including work boots and clothing provided by the company.
- Plus a company account offering staff discount on clothing, tools and all our showroom items.
- Full product and personal development training is offered and comprehensive training paths, tailored to you, are provided.
- A chance to work with industry leading John Deere machinery and technology.
Applications
To get started with this exciting career, please send an up to date CV to – recruitment@riponfarmservices.com . There is no application deadline but we’ll reply to all entries within 2 weeks.
Area Sales Manager – Keighley
Ripon Farm Services is a family owned multibranch agricultural dealership covering 12 sites within Yorkshire, Teesside, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. We are responsible for the sale and aftersales support of a wide range of agricultural machinery and products.
The position of Area Sales Manager reports into the Group Sales Manager. The role is based at the Keighley depot and you will be required to be visiting customers at their premises. We supply and support the latest in agricultural technology from industry leading manufacturers including John Deere, Kramer, Kuhn, Bailey Trailers, Spearhead, Ifor Williams and many more.
As an Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining existing accounts as well as generating new business within your sales area. You will be required to prioritise your workload and manage your own diary to achieve your targets and meet the business goals. You must be computer literate and have the ability to prioritise your workload in an efficient and flexible manner.
Our business culture reflects both tradition and progress, and we strive to help our agricultural customers to be more efficient and more productive in the modern farming industry. To succeed in this role, you will require excellent communication skills and the ability to forge professional working relationships with new and existing customers. You must be commercially minded and have the drive and ambition to expand existing business and develop new accounts in the Keighley area.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established salesperson with a proven track record in direct sales or for an individual who has a background knowledge of modern agricultural machinery, latest efficiency improving technologies and modern farming operations who would like to develop their career in a sales role.
We offer an excellent package that includes a competitive basic salary, generous commission and bonus scheme, company vehicle, generous holiday allowance, pension and ongoing training.
Applications: To get started with this exciting career, please send an up to date CV to: recruitment@riponfarmservices.com and if you have any questions please call Richard Halsall, our Group Sales Manager, on 07392 196083.
Area Sales Manager – Retford
Ripon Farm Services is a family owned multibranch agricultural dealership covering 12 sites within Yorkshire, Teesside, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. We are responsible for the sale and aftersales support of a wide range of agricultural machinery and products.
The position of Area Sales Manager reports into the Group Sales Manager. The role is based at the Retford depot and you will be required to be visiting customers at their premises. We supply and support the latest in agricultural technology from industry leading manufacturers including John Deere, Kramer, Kuhn, Bailey Trailers, Spearhead, Ifor Williams and many more.
As an Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining existing accounts as well as generating new business within your sales area. You will be required to prioritise your workload and manage your own diary to achieve your targets and meet the business goals. You must be computer literate and have the ability to prioritise your workload in an efficient and flexible manner.
Our business culture reflects both tradition and progress, and we strive to help our agricultural customers to be more efficient and more productive in the modern farming industry. To succeed in this role, you will require excellent communication skills and the ability to forge professional working relationships with new and existing customers. You must be commercially minded and have the drive and ambition to expand existing business and develop new accounts in the Retford area.
This is an excellent opportunity for an established salesperson with a proven track record in direct sales or for an individual who has a background knowledge of modern agricultural machinery, latest efficiency improving technologies and modern farming operations who would like to develop their career in a sales role.
We offer an excellent package that includes a competitive basic salary, generous commission and bonus scheme, company vehicle, generous holiday allowance, pension and ongoing training.
Applications: To get started with this exciting career, please send an up to date CV to: recruitment@riponfarmservices.com and if you have any questions please call Ben Moseley, our Group Sales Manager, on 07580 351517.
Agricultural Service Mechanic
Positions available at Ripon, Market Weighton, Retford, Keighley, Darrington & Louth.
(12 branch John Deere dealership covering Yorkshire, Teeside, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire)
Duties
To work in a busy Agricultural Service Department performing maintenance and repairs on agricultural machinery. This work will often be done at customer’s farms ensuring plenty of local travel around the area.
Qualities
Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems is required to enable the repair of agricultural equipment. A base understanding of agriculture and machinery would be essential. A driving licence would be required as there will be a need to drive company vehicles.
Hours of work
Monday to Friday (8am till 5pm) with flexible overtime to suit the business demands at evenings and weekends.
Benefits
- Attractive salary package, further negotiable depending on experience, with overtime.
- Entry into the company pension scheme.
- Full company uniform provision including work boots, clothing and overalls provided by the company.
- Diagnostic laptop & phone pre-installed with all the latest industry leading diagnostic programs and machinery support, plus training available on how to get the most from it.
- Plus a company account offering staff discount on clothing, tools and all our showroom items.
- Full product and personal development training is offered and comprehensive training paths, tailored to you, are provided.
- A chance to work with industry leading John Deere machinery and technology.
Applications: To get started with this exciting career, please send an up to date CV to: recruitment@riponfarmservices.com and if you have any questions please email us and we’ll be happy to put you in touch with the service manager at the branch.
Panel Beater
Ripon Paint and Body, Dallamires Lane, Ripon HG4 1TT – Tel: 01765 690300
At Ripon Paint and Body we complete paint and body repairs in addition to other mechanical repairs for manufacturers, insurance companies and the public. Our repairs are of the highest standards and to continue to maintain those standards, last year we opened our brand new purpose built state of the art Paint and Body shop in Ripon. Due to our increasing business demands, we are now recruiting for a panel beater.
Duties
To work in a busy state of the art paint and body shop under the supervision of the bodyshop supervisor and his team. As one of our panel beaters you will be responsible for completing repairs on damaged vehicles in line with manufacturer recommended tolerances to provide the highest level of repairs to maintain our excellent reputation for high standards of work. Training paths and support will be given and will be required to ensure compliance with repair approvals.
Qualities
We are looking for somebody with experience of welding to a high level, dent removal, an ability to use diagnostic tools and experience in vehicle repairs. Industry qualifications would be preferred but not essential as training can be provided for the correct candidate. A driving licence would be required as there will be a need to drive company vehicles.
Hours of work
Full time 8am-5pm Monday – Friday with flexible overtime to suit the business demands at evenings and weekends.
We offer an excellent remuneration package that includes a competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience), generous holiday allowance, pension and ongoing training.
Applications: To get started with this exciting career, please send an up to date CV to: recruitment@riponfarmservices.com
MET Technician/ Technician & MOT Tester
Ripon Paint and Body, Dallamires Lane, Ripon HG4 1TT – Tel: 01765 690300
At Ripon Paint and Body we complete paint and body repairs in addition to other mechanical repairs for manufacturers, insurance companies and the public. Our repairs are of the highest standards and to continue to maintain those standards, last year we opened our brand new purpose built state of the art Paint and Body shop in Ripon. Due to our increasing business demands, we are now recruiting for a technician to help with MET, MOT’s and general mechanical repairs.
Duties
To work in a busy state of the art paint and body shop under the supervision of the bodyshop manager and his team. Day to day duties will vary but include repairing a variety of vehicles from the company fleet, carrying out mechanical, electrical, and trim repairs to accident damaged vehicles. Carrying out MOT’s on the fleet and customers vehicles. Training paths and support will be given and will be required to ensure compliance with repair approvals.
Qualities
We are looking for an applicant who has existing experience and training in vehicle repair and would prefer somebody with existing experience of paint and body work although this is not essential as training would be provided. Mechanical experience and an enthusiasm to learn are essential. A driving licence would be required as there will be a need to drive company vehicles.
Hours of work
Full time 8am-5pm Monday – Friday with flexible overtime to suit the business demands at evenings and weekends.
We offer an excellent remuneration package that includes a competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience), generous holiday allowance, pension and ongoing training.
Applications: To get started with this exciting career, please send an up to date CV to: recruitment@riponfarmservices.com
Trailer Centre Mechanic
Ripon Trailer Centre, North Bridge, Ripon HG4 1HY
(Ifor Williams trailer centre and part of the Ripon Farm Services dealer group)
Duties
This is a multifunctional role working at our Trailer Centre in Ripon primarily performing repairs and maintenance on customer and dealer owned equipment. You will also help the other departments when required including liaising with customers regarding trailer sales, serving customers in the showroom and helping the parts department when they need it. Must be computer literate.
Qualities
Mechanical and electrical knowledge essential. Experience with trailers would be preferred but is not required as full training will be provided. You should be self-motivated with a positive ‘can do’ attitude who has the ability to multitask .. You will have some mechanical/ engineering experience and be comfortable completing a number of basic machinery repairs.
You must have a UK driving licence as there is a requirement to drive company vehicles.
A trailer licence would be preferred but it is not essential as training will be provided.
Hours of work
Monday to Friday (8am till 5pm) with flexible overtime to suit the business demands at evenings and weekends. You will be required to work the weekend rota.
Benefits
- Attractive salary package, further negotiable depending on experience, with overtime.
- Entry into the company pension scheme.
- Full company uniform provision including work boots, clothing and overalls provided by the company.
- Plus a company account offering staff discount on clothing, tools and all our showroom items.
- Full product and personal development training is offered and comprehensive training paths, tailored to you, are provided.
- A chance to work with industry leading Ifor Williams trailers and to become part of the Ripon Farm Services dealer group.
Applications: To get started with this exciting career, please send an up to date CV to: recruitment@riponfarmservices.com and if you have any questions please call us on 01765 698948.
Now recruiting Service Apprenticeships
If you are interested in a career in our service departments, please get in touch at recruitment@riponfarmservices.com
Our October newsletter is available to download. In this months edition we have some special offers on John Deere stocked tractors but don’t delay, these offers are for October 2019 only so contact your local area sales manager for more information. We also include a full page feature on our brand new state of the art paint and body shop which has now opened in Ripon. We have a write up from our trailer centres about Ifor Williams and their new products hitting the market as well as our social, used and parts pages. To download or view click the relevant link below: