Junior Technician Apprentice
Adams Garden Machinery
ARDINGLY, RH17 6TL
Closes in 17 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)
Posted on 13 August 2024
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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
- Training course
- Land-based service engineer (level 2)
- Hours
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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
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Monday 14 October
- Duration
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1 Year 6 Months
- 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
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
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.
After this apprenticeship
To become a qualified technician engineer, maybe with the opportunity for higher education.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
PLUMPTON COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000271012.
Apply now
Closes in 17 days (Monday 7 October at 11:59pm)
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