Land Based Engineer Apprentice

About Us

We are a family-owned, multi-sited local business with more than 25 years experience working on tractors, ride-on-mowers, cherrypickers and so much more.

We take on a variety of jobs, from small minor repairs to complete ground-up restorations, we pride ourselves on our quality and customer service. 

Vacancy Description

Day to day activities will vary, however they will include the following: 

• Develop skills and proficiency on all agricultural machinery
• Dismantling and cleaning vehicles prior to work being carried out
• Routine maintenance and servicing
• Assisting our qualified technicians and teams as needed
• Record keeping of works carried out/completed
• Assist with maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Desired skills

• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Team working
• Physically fit and able to work/move around vehicles.

Future prospects

A full time position will be made upon completion of the apprenticeship. 

Things to consider

• We are a relatively rural company and work within the rural sectors, so own transport is advised. 

Training to be provided

What Apprentices Will Learn

• Environmental, safe working and legal requirements
• Use of specialist tools and equipment
• Thermally and chemically joining metals and components
• Advanced technical and engineering principles of land-based engineering machinery, plant and equipment
• Service, maintenance and repair principles and practices for complex machinery, plant and equipment
• Accessing, interpreting and applying technical data
• Diagnosing faults and verifying machinery

Apprenticeship Qualifications

• Apprenticeship Certificate
• Level 2 Diploma in Land-based Engineering
• Level 1 maths and English (if applicable)

Delivery Model

One day a week delivery at Plumpton College. In college will be split between 50% theory and 50% practical to allow learners to gain a great understanding for both skills and knowledge to support them in their job role. 

End Point Assessment

• Online knowledge test
• Practical task
• Professional interview