Land Based Service Technician Apprenticeship (Lutterworth)

Summary

Our apprenticeship can take you all the way to an industry recognised level three qualification in Land based engineering, with no course fees for you to pay and a job as a Skilled technician on completion. At Chandlers you get the best of both worlds, hands on in our workshop gaining practical skills.

Wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)
Hours: Regular pattern of days Monday to Friday (some additional hours as the seasons dictate) Approx. Start and Finish times 8.00am to 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Sunday 1 June
Duration: 4 years
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

Duties will include:

Preparation, installation, and handover of complex technologically advanced machinery
Diagnosis and repair of complex faults in machinery
Conducting complex repairs of machinery
Compilation of repair proposals, estimates and quotations
Practical and theory completed both at college and the majority
in the workplace

Where you’ll work

Arkwright Hill Ind. Park

Lutterworth Road

Cosby

LE9 1RH

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

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

Your training course

Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Interpret technical data, documentation and operational conditions, and apply in line with the technician’s role.
Interpret and respect safety procedure requirements, undertake risk assessment and mitigation measures to safeguard, bystanders, the general public, property and livestock.
To communicate with and gather information from colleagues and customers employing a range of techniques as appropriate to the audience. This includes explaining technical matters in straight forward terms and asking questions to gather the information required to perform an efficient diagnosis.
Demonstrate professional customer care practices as an individual and team member. This includes; presentation of oneself, the work area, the company’s vehicle and equipment. treating customers and colleagues with respect and courtesy, supporting work colleagues, the company and its products and services
Install and handover machinery, plant and equipment, explaining its safe operation, maintenance and warranty requirements, verification of optimum performance and the completion of handover documentation
Conduct advanced maintenance, and the repair of technologically advanced machinery and equipment which typically may include; power units, power trains, plant, machinery, equipment and their components
Carry out diagnostics, repairs and re-instatement of complex products and verify conformity to manufacturer’s specification.
Compile technical reports, repair proposals, quotations and incident reports
Maintain and repair complex hydraulic systems and their components as appropriate to the sector.
Maintain, interrogate, calibrate and repair electronic equipment and systems
Minimise machinery, plant and equipment downtime by carrying out diagnostic and preventative maintenance efficiently and effectively.

Your training plan

Level 3 Land-based Service Technician Apprenticeship Standard
Practical and theory completed both at college and the majority in the workplace

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Land-based service (grade Level 2)
Maths & English (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

IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Team working
Good time management
Enthusiastic
Punctual & Reliable
Hard working
Helpful & Friendly
Professional & Smart

Other requirements

Weekend work is required. The vacancy is based in a rural area and public transport links are minimal. You will need to ensure that you can access the employer and training provider in line with the hours of work. If you are shortlisted for this vacancy you may need to attend more than one interview. The role will involve working indoors and outdoors/ in all weathers/ standing for long periods/ heat/ cold/ heights/ driving/ using heavy equipment/ lifting etc.

About this company

Chandlers (Farm Equipment) Ltd. are proud to represent five of the biggest & best names in new agricultural equipment, Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Challenger & Valtra; along with leading manufacturers of high-quality implements from Maschio, HE-VA, Strautmann, Sky, OPICO, McConnel, Richard Western, Chafer & Mzuri along with many others for every on-farm requirement. Chandlers stock brand new Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Challenger, Valtra tractors and JCB telehandlers at all times, at our 16 depots, and run a large fleet of demonstration equipment, which is available for use by arrangement, Full History https://www.chandlers.co.uk/about-us

https://www.chandlersfe.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Master Technician or Service Manager

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE

Andrew Silvester

andrew.silvester@chandlersfe.co.uk

07570 671416

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000297860.

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