Apprenticeship Turf Technician - Ripon Farm Services Ltd. - Stockton
RIPON FARM SERVICES LTD
Stockton-On-Tees (TS21 1EB)
Closes on Tuesday 30 September 2025
Posted on 1 April 2025
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Summary
With the emphasis firmly on grounds care 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 John Deere diagnostic equipment.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8am - 6pm, Saturday's may be required during busy periods.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 13 October 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
- Performing basic service tasks & developing skills in removal and 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 weekly to a mentor or Service Manager regarding ongoing activities and progression
- Maintaining the condition of inventory, tools & equipment
- Following all safety rules and regulations
Where you’ll work
Letch Lane
Carlton
Stockton-On-Tees
TS21 1EB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
PROVQ LIMITED
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
When successful you will be awarded:
- Level 3, Land Based Service Engineering Technician qualification
- Functional Skills in ICT – level 2 (if GCSE or equivalent A-C/9-4 is not already achieved)
- Functional Skills maths level 2 (if GCSE or equivalent A-C/9-4 is not already achieved)
- Functional Skills English level 2 (if GCSE or equivalent A-C/9-4 is not already achieved)
- Employment Rights and Responsibilities
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills
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
- Creative
- 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
As a fully qualified John Deere Turf 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
Julie Jones or Emma Powell
recruitment@provq.com
01743 762044
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313190.
Apply now
Closes on Tuesday 30 September 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.