Apprentice Agricultural Technician
Apprentice Agricultural Technician
place Ottringham, Keighley
Role overview
Duties
We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our aftersales team in our Service department as a Service Apprentice. The apprenticeships are provided through John Deere and ProVQ with the emphasis firmly on farm machinery.
At the end of the apprenticeship, you will receive an industry recognised qualification upon competition. Our Land-Based Service Engineering (LBSE) Technician apprenticeship follows the level 3 Apprenticeship Standard; Land-Based Service Engineering Technician (ST0243).
As an apprentice, 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.
The programme duration is for three years and includes block release at the John Deere purpose-built training centre in Nottinghamshire.
Apprentices are required to have achieved English & Maths at GCSE A-C or 4 & above, or Functional Skills Level 2 prior to being put forward for EPA.
At the end of your training period, you will be required to sit an end point assessment (EPA). This is completed using the evidence collected throughout your apprenticeship and discussions with the training provider. The EPA itself will consist of online tests, practical observations, and professional discussions.
Hours of Work
Monday to Friday 08:00-17:00 with occasional overtime to suit the business demands at evenings and weekends.
Benefits
Benefits
* Enhanced holiday scheme.
* Entry into the company pension scheme.
* Access to Health and Wellbeing support.
* Full company uniform provision, including work boots, clothing and overalls provided by the company.
* Diagnostic laptop & phone pre-installed with all the latest industry leading diagnostic programs and machinery support, plus training available on how to get the most from it.
* A company account offering staff discount on clothing, tools and all our showroom items.
* Full product and personal development training is offered and comprehensive training paths, tailored to you, are provided.
* A chance to work with industry leading brands including John Deere machinery and technology.
* Free on-site parking.