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Is being a farm machinery mechanic a good fit for you?

Finds faults in farm machines such as tractors, harvesters, milking equipment and irrigation systems, and repairs them.

What the work involves

  • Reassembles machines after repair, tests them and makes adjustments.
  • Maintains, repairs and overhauls farm machinery like tractors, harvesters and irrigation systems.
  • Examines and listens to equipment, reads inspection reports and talks with customers to find faults.
  • Records details of repairs made and parts used.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Independence. Trusted to decide how the work gets done.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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