Careers

Location: Thame OX9 2NZ

Farol Ltd is an extremely successful family owned, multi-site agricultural business. Established in 1976 and now employing over 250 people, we are the market leaders in agriculture, groundcare and homeowner products, holding the market leading John Deere franchise along with many other brands.

Location: Head Office (Thame)

Farol Ltd is an extremely successful family owned, multi-site agricultural business. Established in 1976 and now employing over 250 people, we are the market leaders in agriculture, groundcare and homeowner products, holding the market leading John Deere franchise along with many other brands.

We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced individual to join the Connected Support department at our Milton Common (Thame) Head Office.

You will be an integral part of the team and will use our cutting edge tools and technology to provide central remote support to our customers. You will provide key assistance and support with technical faults or Precision Ag issues, ensuring minimum downtime and maximum customer satisfaction. You will be pro-actively planning & scheduling services centrally for 6 depots; your role will be to communicate with customers (both internal and external), allocate and schedule work. You will also carry out other duties such as:

• John Deere (JD Link) & Kramer (EquipCare) telematics machine and platform management
• Ensuring our customer service levels meet our customers’ needs whilst maintaining a first-class standard of service at all times
• Get current and new customers increasingly engaged with John Deere and Farol Technology

This role would ideally suit someone who has prior experience in a coordinating/planning, technical & customer-facing position. 

Person Specification

It is essential that you have and can demonstrate the following attributes:

• A background within farming/agriculture
• Exceptional organisational, administrative and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills - able to work well with colleagues
• Excellent customer service skills with the desire to put the customer first (whether an internal or external customer)
• Strong IT skills - this role is office & computer-based, and requires the ability to quickly process information, using both standard (Microsoft) and bespoke software

The successful candidate will be able to show previous experience in a relatable role, where planning & organisation, administration and communication was key.

To apply for the role, please send your CV to careers@farol.co.uk or call 01844 278843 for further information.

Please send a brief cover letter with your application, explaining why you feel you are the right candidate for this role and what you could bring to our company.

Are you a hard-working individual who takes pride in delivering excellence? If so, we want to hear from you! In return we can offer you an excellent rate of pay and benefits package including up to 25 days holiday, ongoing training and development and the opportunity to become part of a highly successful and growing company.

Farol Ltd is one of the leading John Deere dealers in the UK with people at the heart of its strategy. We know that our people are the key to our success and we make sure we appreciate and reward everyone's contribution. Not only do we recognise expertise, skills and professionalism, we value highly the very things that make our employees unique: their passion, their dedication, their approachability and the fact that going the all-important extra mile is second nature.

Location: Twyford

Farol Ltd is an extremely successful family owned multi-site agricultural business. Established in 1976 and now employing over 250 people, we are the market leaders in agriculture, groundcare and homeowner products, holding the market leading John Deere franchise along with many other brands

Continued business growth and exciting expansion into a new area means we are currently looking for an enthusiastic Parts Advisor to join our busy Parts department at our Twyford depot. As a key member of the team, you role will be to promote and sell a wide range of spares and Aftersales services to our wide customer base.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working within the Golf & Turf/Agricultural industry and also be familiar with John Deere and competitive products.

Package details

Working hours are 8am-5/5.30pm, Monday to Friday plus Saturday cover on a rotation basis but a degree of flexibility is required. We can offer a very competitive salary and bonus scheme for the right candidate, plus benefits (pension scheme, up to 25 days holiday)

Farol is one of the leading John Deere dealers in the UK with people at the heart of its strategy. We know that our people are the key to our success and we make sure we appreciate and reward everyone's contribution. Not only do we recognise expertise, skills and professionalism, we value highly the very things that make them unique: their passion, their dedication, their approachability and the fact that going the all-important extra mile is second nature

If you think you have what it takes to join our fantastic company, please send your CV to careers@farol.co.uk 

Location: Head Office (Thame)

Farol is a very successful and fast-growing family owned company with a turnover of £100m. As one of the UK's leading John Deere dealerships we employ over 250 people, of which 120 are based at our Head Office near Thame, where we centrally administrate for the group.

We are currently looking to fill the role of an experienced Equipment Finance specialist. Working closely with the Sales team and the Asset Finance Manager, you will be providing administrative support to Farol’s Sales Directors, on both the Agriculture and Groundcare side.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Processing Finance Quotes
• Raising Finance Documents
• Processing Finance approvals and updating systems
• Liaising with Customers where necessary to request information needed to complete deal
• Financial Conduct Authority – making sure the team is compliant with FCA guidelines and assisting with the yearly reporting
• Processing Settlements on outstanding finance – making sure all processes have been followed correctly before passing to Finance Manager for payout if necessary
• Monitoring and updating deals in process, chasing overdue items
• Supporting ad hoc request that come into the Funding Inbox
• Supporting the Finance Manager/Directors

Previous experience of working in an Asset Finance / Equipment Finance Role is essential.

The right candidate will have the below skills:

• A “Can-Do” attitude with the ability to remain calm under pressure
• The ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships
• The ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook etc with the ability to quickly learn to use new, previously unfamiliar software)
• Ability to work under strict deadlines
• Attention to details and accuracy

 This is a fully office-based role with working hours of 8am-5pm Monday to Friday.

 To apply for the role, please send your CV with a brief cover letter to careers@farol.co.uk or call 01844 278843 for further information.

Location: Thame OX9 2NZ

Location: Newark

Farol Ltd is an extremely successful family owned business. Established in 1976 and now employing over 250 people across our 6 depots, we are the market leaders in Agriculture, Groundcare and Homeowner products, holding the market leading John Deere franchise along with many other brands

Our multi-million pound, brand new, state of the art depot in Newark is due to open shortly and we are looking for a Parts/Showroom Sales Assistant to join us! Your role will be to promote and sell homeowner/professional equipment to our new customer base – this will include Stihl and Husqvarna – whilst also suppling our customers with any other Parts and sundries they may need.

You will also be responsible for the presentation of products in the showroom, keeping stock up to date, and taking a proactive approach to increase the customer footfall into the Newark showroom to maximise sales.

The ideal candidate will have a degree of familiarity with the garden machinery/agricultural industry, along with previous experience of working in a Parts or retail sales role.

Hours of work are 8am - 5/5.30pm Monday to Fridays with Saturday mornings on a rota basis. A very competitive salary is on offer for the right candidate.

To apply for the role, please send your CV and brief cover letter to careers@farol.co.uk or call 01844 278843 for further information.

Location: Thame

Farol Ltd is an extremely successful family owned business based near Thame, Oxfordshire. Established in 1976 and now employing over 250 people, we are the market leaders in agriculture, groundcare and homeowner products, holding the market leading John Deere franchise along with many other brands.

We are looking for 2 PDI/Assembly Technicians to join our growing Groundcare division at our brand new PDI centre just outside Thame, Oxfordshire.

Your day to day tasks will be assembling and carrying out PDIs on various types of Groundcare/Golf & Turf Machinery - from domestic ride-on lawn mowers up to larger machines such as compact tractors and professional mowing equipment. You will be working with the prestigious John Deere brand amongst others, and your work will need to be representative of the high quality of these products.

This workshop based role requires people with experience in similar roles previously but doesn't necessarily require knowledge of Groundcare machinery as this can be taught. What is essential is an eye for detail and the ability to produce work of an exceptional quality.

Do you want to be part of a company that offers long term work stability with the opportunity for progression? If so, we want to hear from you! A competitive hourly rate and benefits package is on offer for the successful candidates.

To apply for these roles, please send your CV to careers@farol.co.uk or call 01844 278843 for further information.

Location: All Depots

With the robotic revolution in full swing, we are looking for mobile technicians to specialise in Husqvarna Automower installations, servicing, and repairs at all of our depots. Your work will also involve the servicing and repair of the full range of Husqvarna & Stihl handheld machinery. 

Previous technical experience and knowledge of Stihl/Husqvarna machinery is essential for these roles. 

A competitive hourly rate and company vehicle is on offer for the right candidates! Please send CVs to careers@farol.co.uk or call 01844 278843 for further information.

Location: Thame, Hinckley, Midhurst, Hungerford, Newark

Recruiting now – Plant/Agricultural/Groundcare Machinery Technicians

 Farol Ltd – Thame, Hungerford, Midhurst, Hinckley, Newark

 Would you like to start a career with one of the UK’s leading John Deere dealerships? Technicians of all levels wanted! 

Farol Ltd is an extremely successful family-owned business. Established in 1976 and now employing over 250 people across our 6 depots, we are the market leaders in agriculture, groundcare and homeowner products, holding the market leading John Deere franchise along with many other brands. 

Farol’s success and ongoing growth means we are looking for a large number of technicians to join our expanding business. Are you a dedicated, self-motivated engineer with a passion for agricultural or groundcare machinery? Perhaps you have a motor mechanical or other technical background and are looking for a change of direction? If so, we want to hear from you. We have positions for technicians of all levels, including:

• PDI/Assembly Technicians (Groundcare or Agricultural/Plant machinery)
• Mobile Homeowner/Domestic Garden Machinery Technician
• Mobile Professional Golf & Commercial Machinery Technicians
• Workshop-based Technicians (Groundcare or Agricultural/Plant machinery)
• Mobile Agricultural/Plant Service Technicians
• Mobile Agricultural/Plant Diagnostic/Product Specialist Technicians 

These positions would suit individuals from a variety of mechanical backgrounds – as long as you have the desire to learn and a passion for engineering, we are the right company for you! 

Are you looking to enhance your technical abilities within a supportive and highly successful family-owned business? Then look no further! Farol can offer you: 

• Highly competitive hourly rate
• Overtime if required
• Laptop, mobile phone, PPE and company uniform
• Extensive product and technical training, both onsite and at the John Deere training centre in Nottinghamshire
• Annual tool allowance
• Up to 25 days Holiday allowance
• Company vehicle for mobile technician positions 

To apply for these roles, please send your CV to careers@farol.co.uk or call 01844 278843 for further information. 

Farol is one of the leading John Deere dealers in the UK with people at the heart of its strategy. We know that our people are the key to our success and we make sure we appreciate and reward everyone's contribution. Not only do we recognize expertise, skills and professionalism, we value highly the very things that make them unique: their passion, their dedication, their approachability and the fact that going the all-important extra mile is second nature.

Location: Shefford Woodlands (Hungerford) and Thame

Farol Ltd is an extremely successful family owned, multi-site agricultural business. Established in 1976 and now employing over 250 people, we are the market leaders in agriculture, groundcare and homeowner products, holding the market leading John Deere franchise along with many other brands.

We have an exciting new opportunity for a experienced individual to join the Service departments at our Milton Common (Thame) Head Office and our Shefford Woodlands depot (Hungerford).

Supporting the Service team and using our computer-based planning & scheduling tools, your role will be to communicate with customers (both internal and external) and allocate and schedule work for a team of technicians. You will also carry out other duties such as:

• Developing retail sales revenue through the promotion of both the Service and Parts departments to both existing and new customers
• Ensuring our customer service levels meet our customers’ needs whilst maintaining a first-class standard of service at all time
• Assisting with the day to day running of a team of technicians

This role would ideally suit someone who has prior experience in a coordinating/planning, customer-facing administrative position. 

Person Specification

It is essential that you have and can demonstrate the following attributes:

• Exceptional organisational, administrative and planning skills
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Excellent interpersonal skills - able to work well with colleagues
• Excellent customer service skills with the desire to put the customer first (whether an internal or external customer)
• Strong IT skills - this role is office & computer-based, and requires the ability to quickly process information, using both standard (Microsoft) and bespoke software

The successful candidate will be able to show previous experience in a relatable role, where planning & organisation, administration and communication was key. Experience within the Agriculture or Groundcare industries would be an advantage but not essential.

To apply for the role, please send your CV to careers@farol.co.uk or call 01844 278843 for further information.

Please send a brief cover letter with your application, explaining why you feel you are the right candidate for this role and what you could bring to our company.

Are you a hard-working individual who takes pride in delivering excellence? If so, we want to hear from you! In return we can offer you an excellent rate of pay and benefits package including up to 25 days holiday, ongoing training and development and the opportunity to become part of a highly successful and growing company.

Farol Ltd is one of the leading John Deere dealers in the UK with people at the heart of its strategy. We know that our people are the key to our success and we make sure we appreciate and reward everyone's contribution. Not only do we recognise expertise, skills and professionalism, we value highly the very things that make our employees unique: their passion, their dedication, their approachability and the fact that going the all-important extra mile is second nature.

Location: Twyford

Farol Ltd is an extremely successful family owned multi-site agricultural business. Established in 1976 and now employing over 250 people, we are the market leaders in agriculture, groundcare and homeowner products, holding the market leading John Deere franchise along with many other brands

Due to expansion within the business, we currently have an opportunitiy within the Parts department at our Twyford depot for a Golf & Turf Parts Retailer Apprentice.

Your apprenticeship will teach you how to manage John Deere’s sophisticated parts systems, run a profitable retail environment, merchandise goods effectively, and understand the value of John Deere products and the importance of selling on quality rather than on price.

Our Parts Retailer program not only covers all the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to complete the Apprenticeship Standard, but also includes a fascinating equipment knowledge section.  This equips you with the knowledge and understanding to advise and inform customers correctly and accurately when dealing with their enquiries.

Our Parts Retailer apprenticeship follows the level 2 Apprenticeship Standard; Retailer (ST0327)

The program duration is approximately 15 months and includes 5, 1-week of block release training, conducted at the purpose-built training facility in Radcliffe on Trent and John Deere’s head office in Langar (both in Nottinghamshire)

English & Maths will be embedded into the training blocks or delivered during additional blocks if required (dependent on prior achievement & initial assessment results). Apprentices are required to have achieved English & Maths at GCSE A-C or 4 & above, or Functional Skills Level 2 prior to being put forward for the End Point Assessment.

No experience is required, but an interest in the Golf & Turf industry is required! Following the succesful completion of your apprenticeship, you will achieve the position of Parts Assistant at our Twyford depot.

To apply for this position, please send your CV to careers@farol.co.uk or call 01844 278843 for further information.

Farol is one of the leading John Deere dealers in the UK with people at the heart of its strategy. We know that our people are the key to our success and we make sure we appreciate and reward everyone's contribution. Not only do we recognize expertise, skills and professionalism, we value highly the very things that make them unique: their passion, their dedication, their approachability and the fact that going the all-important extra mile is second nature

Location: Milton Common

Farol Ltd is an extremely successful family owned multi-site agricultural business. Established in 1976 and now employing over 250 people, we are the market leaders in agriculture, groundcare and homeowner products, holding the market leading John Deere franchise along with many other brands

We are currently looking for an enthusiastic Parts Advisor to join our busy Aftersales department at our Milton Common Head Office. As a key member of the team, you will actively promote and sell a wide range of spares and Aftersales services whilst also supplying technicians in the workshop with their required parts.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working within the Golf & Turf/Agricultural industry and also be familiar with John Deere and competitive products.

Package details

Working hours are 8am-5/5.30pm, Monday to Friday plus Saturday cover on a rotation basis but a degree of flexibility is required. We can offer a very competitive salary and bonus scheme for the right candidate, plus benefits (pension scheme, up to 25 days holiday)

Farol is one of the leading John Deere dealers in the UK with people at the heart of its strategy. We know that our people are the key to our success and we make sure we appreciate and reward everyone's contribution. Not only do we recognize expertise, skills and professionalism, we value highly the very things that make them unique: their passion, their dedication, their approachability and the fact that going the all-important extra mile is second nature

If you think you have what it takes to join our fantastic company, please send your CV to careers@farol.co.uk 

Location: Midhurst and Hungerford Depot

Tyre Fitter Required

To Cover the South of England Area

Farol Tyres require a Mobile Tyre Fitter to join the team at our Shefford/Midhurst Depot, Berkshire to West Sussex areas

Self-motivation with experience in Agricultural, Construction and Truck tyre fitting would be an advantage, however, this is not essential as full training will be given.

A full UK driving licence is essential, Excellent Rates of Pay, Company Pension and up to 25 days holiday.

Farol Tyres is part of Farol Ltd, a family run business and one of the 3 biggest agricultural dealership with 6 depots in the UK.

Call us to see how we can help you gain a secure career in a healthy, established and growing business.  Please send applications and CV’s to:-  careers@farol.co.uk or call 01844 278843