Salary guide
Agricultural Engineer
- Average salary
- £25,000 – £50,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
EngineeringAgriculture
- The UK is a leader in agricultural technology
Other names this job is known by
- Farm Engineer
- AgriTech Engineer
Key responsibilities
- Design and maintain agricultural machinery and systems
- Develop solutions for crop and livestock production
- Conduct field tests and research
- Advise on sustainable practices
Skills and qualifications required
- Degree in agricultural or mechanical engineering
- Experience in agriculture or engineering roles
- Technical and analytical skills
- Project management
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Engineer
- Project Manager
- Technical Director
- Consultant
How to get the job
- Study agricultural or mechanical engineering
- Complete a relevant degree
- Gain experience in agriculture or engineering
- Progress to senior or specialist roles
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