Groundcare/Garden Machinery Engineer
Holt Automotive
| Company | Holt Automotive |
| Category | Engineering |
| Location | GB |
| Remote | — |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Not stated |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| First seen | 2 Aug 2026 (the employer did not state a posting date) |
| Last verified | 9 Aug 2026 |
| Source | The employer's own careers page (company_site) |
Description
Garden Machinery Mechanic (Mobile / Workshop) – Guildford
Location: Guildford
Salary: £35,000 – £40,000+ Basic DOE + Overtime (£40,000 – £45,000 OTE)
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm, Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm
Company Van Provided
Overtime Paid at 1.5x
Holt Recruitment is working on behalf of a well-established and respected business within the Agricultural & Groundcare sector to recruit a Garden Machinery Engineer covering Guildford and the surrounding areas.
This role offers a mixture of mobile and workshop-based work, servicing and repairing a wide range of garden, turf, and golf course machinery.
The Role
As a Garden Machinery Mechanic, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing a variety of equipment, including:
• Ride-on and pedestrian mowers
• Golf course maintenance equipment
• Turf machinery
• Compact tractors
• Hedge trimmers and strimmers
• Utility vehicles
• Small petrol and diesel-powered equipment
You will split your time between the workshop and customer sites, providing high levels of service and technical support.
We are looking for someone who:
• Holds a full UK driving licence
• Has experience working on garden machinery, turf equipment, golf machinery, agricultural equipment, plant machinery, or small engines
• Has strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical fault-finding skills
• Is confident working independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrates excellent customer service and communication skills
• Holds a land-based engineering or relevant mechanical qualification (advantageous but not essential)
What’s On Offer:
• £35,000 – £40,000 Basic Salary DOE
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Company Van Provided
• Bonus scheme linked to business performance
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Birthday off after qualifying period
• Ongoing manufacturer and product training
• Career progression opportunities
• Company pension scheme
If you’re looking for a varied role working on a wide range of garden, turf, and golf machinery with a reputable business, we’d like to hear from you.
Contact David at Holt Recruitment on 07702 167786 or apply today.
DH