Apprenticeship Agricultural Technician- Ripon Farm Services Ltd. Stockton

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.

Wage: £15,704 a year
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Training course: Land-based service engineer (level 2)
Hours: Monday to Friday, Saturday's may be on a rota basis, exact shifts TBC.
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Saturday 5 April
Duration: 3 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

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

Letch Lane

Carlton

Stockton-On-Tees

TS21 1EB

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

Prepare and reinstate the work area for land-based engineering activities.
Clean land-based machinery and equipment.
Select and use PPE, tools and equipment required to undertake land-based engineering activities.
Prepare land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment for service, maintenance and repair activities.
Prepare parts, components and sub-assemblies prior to reassembly, including inspecting, cleaning, refurbishing, sharpening, resealing, straightening, and balancing.
Refit and re-assemble parts, components and sub-assemblies, ensuring their compatibility and relationship including timing and alignment.
Select the appropriate lifting, supporting and securing equipment.
Apply thermal bonding and separation methods to join, fabricate and repair materials and components.
Complete organisational documentation and reports.
Carry out work in compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.
Lift, support and secure loads, land-based machinery, equipment and assemblies.
Setup land-based prime movers, machinery and equipment to meet customer requirements.
Connect, attach and fit land-based machinery equipment to prime movers.
Service and maintain land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment to manufacturer’s recommendations.
Adopt safe working practices that ensure personal safety and the safety of others and the environment.
Conduct static and basic operational inspections and check compliance with legislative safety requirements and system tests to establish actions to be taken.
Interrogate control systems to view error codes, reset indicators and verify software updates.
Carry out checks and tests to ensure prime-movers, machinery and equipment meet manufacturers specifications before and after repair.
Identify and follow technical documentation and perform hydraulic or electrical repair activities on land-based machinery.
Perform transmission or engine repair activities on land-based machinery.
Record and interpret technical information relating to land-based service, maintenance and repair operations.
Apply the principles of customer care when dealing with internal and external customers relevant to own role.
Maintain service and warranty records, record data and report findings to stakeholders.
Carry out pre delivery inspections and conduct assembly as required on land-based equipment and prime movers.
Check settings and make adjustments on land-based equipment to meet customer requirements.
Carry out land-based machinery inspections.
Prepare and reinstate the work area for land-based engineering activities.
Clean land-based machinery and equipment.
Select and use PPE, tools and equipment required to undertake land-based engineering activities.
Prepare land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment for service, maintenance and repair activities.
Prepare parts, components and sub-assemblies prior to reassembly, including inspecting, cleaning, refurbishing, sharpening, resealing, straightening, and balancing.
Refit and re-assemble parts, components and sub-assemblies, ensuring their compatibility and relationship including timing and alignment.
Select the appropriate lifting, supporting and securing equipment.
Apply thermal bonding and separation methods to join, fabricate and repair materials and components.
Complete organisational documentation and reports.
Carry out work in compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.
Lift, support and secure loads, land-based machinery, equipment and assemblies.
Setup land-based prime movers, machinery and equipment to meet customer requirements.
Connect, attach and fit land-based machinery equipment to prime movers.
Service and maintain land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment to manufacturer’s recommendations.
Adopt safe working practices that ensure personal safety and the safety of others and the environment.
Conduct static and basic operational inspections and check compliance with legislative safety requirements and system tests to establish actions to be taken.
Interrogate control systems to view error codes, reset indicators and verify software updates.
Carry out checks and tests to ensure prime-movers, machinery and equipment meet manufacturers specifications before and after repair.
Identify and follow technical documentation and perform hydraulic or electrical repair activities on land-based machinery.
Perform transmission or engine repair activities on land-based machinery.
Record and interpret technical information relating to land-based service, maintenance and repair operations.
Apply the principles of customer care when dealing with internal and external customers relevant to own role.
Maintain service and warranty records, record data and report findings to stakeholders.
Carry out pre delivery inspections and conduct assembly as required on land-based equipment and prime movers.
Check settings and make adjustments on land-based equipment to meet customer requirements.
Carry out land-based machinery inspections.

Your training plan

When successful you will be awarded:

Level 2 - Land Based Service Engineer qualification with the opportunity to progress to Level 3
Functional Skills Maths level 2 (if required)
Functional Skills English level 2 (if required)

More training information

Training will be carried out on a residential block release basis at our purpose built training centre in Nottinghamshire.

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
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.

https://www.riponfarmservices.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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

The Recruitment Team

recruitment@provq.com

01743 762044

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000302251.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 31 March 2025

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Company’s application instructions

Simply visit http://www.apprenticeshipfinder.co.uk/john-deere and click apply. Complete the application form and assessments in full and to the best of your ability.

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