SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN/EAST LONDON – The Installation Technician will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, troubleshooting, and maintenance of hydroponic systems, greenhouse structures, and agricultural automation equipment. This role requires the willingness to work on-site at various client locations, as well as the ability to travel and be away from home fairly frequently. This position will be required to start in January 2026.
REQUIREMENTS;
- Valid Driver’s License (Code 08 – not negotiable)
- Basic electrical and plumbing knowledge essential.
- Ability to work with tools, power equipment, and technical instruments.
- Ability to diagnose problems and implement solutions.
- Physically fit and able to work at heights and in outdoor conditions.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to Install and commission greenhouse process computers; fertiliser dosing systems – both plumbing and control – and similar greenhouse
- Ability to Install and commission greenhouse automation – motor/gearboxes, fans and similar electrically operated devices
- Ability to Install and commission irrigation controllers
- Service and calibrate equipment like tools and machines
- Ideally, must have electronics skills (RS485 networks and controllers like gate motors or irrigation computers) and some experience with industrial automation and/or irrigation systems.
- In-house fabrication (welding, fitting) of equipment like steel pump stands, frames and pump units
- Onsite or remote trouble-shooting of equipment malfunctions, assisting customers with DIY repairs, sometimes after hours
- Assisting customers with programming of controllers
Preferred Skills & Experience (Advantageous)
- Experience with greenhouse automation systems (motors, controllers, sensors); fertigation systems and nutrient dosing equipment; Knowledge of irrigation design principles; Technical certification in electrical, mechanical, or agricultural engineering; Experience in commercial farming operations
Salary – Market related depending on experience + company phone, vehicle for business purposes, corporate clothing and all travel expenses.
APPLICATION PROCESS: Online applications will receive preference, alternatively e-mail CV to , ensure you use “INSTALLTECH" as a reference in the subject field. Please deem your application as unsuccessful if you receive no feedback after 4 weeks
