Summary Take the first step of your career. Rickerby Ltd is the largest Independent CLAAS dealership in the UK with nine outlets across the North of England and Scotland. Due to the continued growth of our business, we are looking to recruit additional members of staff for our busy workshops. Wage £14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices Check minimum wage rates (opens in new tab) Training course Land-based service engineer (level 2) Hours Due to the nature of our industry, you will be required to work overtime as demand dictates; this is extensive especially during the harvest period (Please note, when you are under 18, your hours are restricted to 40 per week). 38 hours a week Start date Monday 6 July 2026 Duration 2 years Positions available 3 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 As an apprentice you will: Work on the full range of CLAAS products together with other complimentary agricultural and horticultural machinery Assist with the servicing of agricultural machinery Assist with pre delivery inspections on new machines Assist with the diagnosis and repair of complex faults in agricultural machinery Participate in off the job learning Keep the workplace clean and tidy Where you'll work You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship. This apprenticeship is available in these locations: Willowburn Trading Estate, Alnwick, NE66 2PF 13 a, Bowburn South Industrial Estate, Bowburn, DH6 5AD Scotland Road, Carnforth, LA5 9RQ Station Garage, Cornhill-On-Tweed, TD12 4UG Currock Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA2 4AU Tyne Green, Hexham, NE46 3SG Unit 1, Barracuda Business Park, Barracuda Way, Burscough, Ormskirk, L40 7BP Harvester House, Greenbank Road, Eden Business Park, Penrith, CA11 9FB Training Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills. Training provider CLAAS UK LIMITED Training course Land-based service engineer (level 2) Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab) What you'll learn 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. Training schedule Level 2 Land-based Service Engineer Apprenticeship Standard Attend the award winning CLAAS Academy in Bury St Edmunds for block release training over the 2-year apprenticeship programme along with participating in virtual learning when instructed Requirements Essential qualifications GCSE in: English (grade 4) Maths (grade 4) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted 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 Initiative Other requirements The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in engineering, be willing to learn and demonstrate an interest in farm machinery. About this employer Established in 1880, Rickerby Ltd is a family business well-known for our high-quality agricultural machinery ranges and expertise. We operate across nine branches covering Lancashire, Cumbria, Northumberland, The Borders, Durham and part of Dumfries. At RICKERBY, we are driven to equip agricultural specialists with the machines and equipment they need. https://rickerby.claas-dealer.co.uk/ (opens in new tab) After this apprenticeship On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will have the opportunity to progress onto the Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard and enjoy career longevity with our continuous training programme within the CLAAS Academy. Ask a question The contact for this apprenticeship is: CLAAS UK LIMITED The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000002528.