Apprentice Agricultural Technician - Ripon Farm Services Ltd. - Louth
RIPON FARM SERVICES LTD
Lincolnshire, LN11 0WA
Closes on Thursday 31 October
Posted on 18 June 2024
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Summary
With the emphasis firmly on farming machinery, you will develop skills and proficiency in a wide range of technical areas, from routine maintenance and servicing through to complex component overhauls utilising the very latest diagnostic equipment. Engineering is a practical subject and requires a great deal of focus and thought.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Land-based service engineer (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am-6pm.
You may be required to work unsociable hours during busy periods
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Tuesday 5 November
- Duration
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2 Years
- Positions available
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1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
- Performing basic service tasks & developing skills in removal & reconditioning of components.
- Progressing to perform more complex service & repair tasks, both at the dealership & out in the field.
- Assisting qualified Technicians as needed.
- Reporting to a mentor regarding ongoing activities and progression.
- Maintaining the condition of inventory, tools & equipment.
- Participating in Service Training programmes required for the development of skills & knowledge.
- Following all safety rules and regulations.
Where you’ll work
B19 Bolingbroke Road
Fairfield Industrial Estate
Louth
Lincolnshire
LN11 0WA
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
PROVQ LIMITED
Your training course
Land-based service engineer (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
Your training plan
When successful you will be awarded:
- Level 2 Land Based Service Engineer qualification
- Functional Skills Maths & English (if required)
- Blended on/off the job training and location to be confirmed.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English & Maths (grade C/4 or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Other requirements
The John Deere dealer of tomorrow holds a wide range of opportunities and exciting prospects for the right people. However, this is a physically demanding role and you may be required to work unsociable hours during busy periods.
About this company
Ask anyone about the biggest asset that exists within the Ripon Farm Services organisation and they will tell you it's our people. People with the right, 'make it happen' attitude are the reason why our company has the reputation of being at the forefront of excellence in customer service. It's reflected both in the certified and qualified professionals who have worked with us for many years and have become part of farming life in our region.
After this apprenticeship
- Upon completion of the Level 2 apprenticeship there may be the opportunity to undertake the Level 3 Land-Based Service Engineering Technician apprenticeship, further developing knowledge and skills.
- As a fully qualified John Deere Agricultural Technician you will have access to further development opportunities within the company, extending your skills with additional training in areas such as compressed gas handling, welding, and, abrasive wheels, as well as going on to achieve LTA levels 3 and 4 (Master Technician) qualifications.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PROVQ LIMITED
Recruitment Team
recruitment@provq.com
01743 762044
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000258717.
Apply now
Closes on Thursday 31 October
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