Apprentice Turf Technician - Ripon Farm Services - Swanland

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

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Training course

Land-based service engineer (level 2)

Hours

Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8.00am - 6.00pm. Saturday's may be required during busy periods (Shifts TBC).

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 28 September 2026

Duration

2 years

Positions available

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 the 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

Occupation Lane
Swanland, North Ferriby
Hull
East Riding of Yorkshire
HU14 3QZ

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

PROVQ LIMITED

Training course

Land-based service engineer (level 2)

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

When successful you will be awarded the:

• Level 2 Land-Based Service Engineer Apprenticeship Standard:
• Functional Skills in maths & English (if required)

The training schedule has yet to be agreed, further details will be made available at a later date. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English & Maths (grade C/4 or above)

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
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

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.