Junior Technician Apprentice

Summary

This is a great chance to learn mechanical engineering to solve issues relating to both 2-stroke and 4-stroke garden machinery. You will also gain an in depth knowledge of the garden machinery business, with a further option to liaise with the public and learn sales techniques as your knowledge grows.

Annual wage: £11,648 to £20,820.80 a year
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Training course: Land-based service engineer (level 2)
Hours: Usually Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. There will be some weekend work and full weekend work during show times (which occur 3 times a year).
35 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 14 October
Duration: 1 Year 6 Months
Positions available: 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

The apprentice's day to day tasks will vary, but will include:

Learning basic engineering skills
Stripping machinery down
Diagnosing issues repairing
Rebuilding machines

Where you’ll work

THE STOCKMAN'S BUILDING

SOUTH OF ENGLAND SHOWGROUND

SELSFIELD ROAD

ARDINGLY

RH17 6TL

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

PLUMPTON COLLEGE

Your training course

Land-based service engineer (level 2)

Equal to GCSE

Course contents

Select and apply appropriate tools and equipment, demonstrate dexterity, resourcefulness, and a professional approach to service engineering practice.

Maintain and conduct basic repairs and maintenance activities on power units, and power trains, mechanical equipment, plant and machinery and their associated systems and components either under supervision or following procedures and service schedules prepared by the manufacturer or employer.

Thermally and chemically join metals and materials.

Access and interpret technical data relating to service and maintenance operations in accordance with the manufacturer’s documentation.

Communicate with customers and colleagues expressing technical information in clear concise terms whilst demonstrating customer care principles.

Work efficiently both under supervision, individually and as a team member.

Demonstrate a logical, safe and systematic approach to work practices.

Carry out operational tests on low technology plant, equipment and machinery.

Communicate using a range of methods. This will include delivering oral and written reports to colleagues and customers regarding the work carried out on equipment

Your training plan

L2 Land-based service engineer Apprenticeship Standard

The training will be delivered in a 3/1 ratio, with 3 weeks in college and 1-week remote learning throughout the year. This will occur in term time only.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness
Dexterity

Other requirements

Liaising with customers is a large part of the role. There are public transport links to us, but an ambition to learn how to drive in the future is desirable.

About this company

Established in 1993, Adams Garden Machinery provides lawnmower repairs and servicing for gardeners and gardening enthusiasts. Covering a wide array of mowers and other garden equipment, we serve clients throughout Ardingly, Haywards Heath, and the surrounding areas. We offer full testing on-site, and we also stock a range of garden machinery and equipment for sale. Our experienced team are fully trained in Four stroke and two stroke Garden Equipment, enabling us to deliver first-class servicing, testing, and repairs for petrol- and electric-powered machinery.

https://adamsgardenmachinery.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

To become a qualified technician engineer, maybe with the opportunity for higher education.

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