Apprentice Agricultural Engineers

Hamilton Ross Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded apprenticeship

Store discounts

Company pension

Job security

Job summary

Hamilton Ross Group, based in Scotland, is offering an Apprenticeship for Agricultural Service Engineers. You will learn in our workshops while earning industry-recognised qualifications through a funded apprenticeship with Scotland’s Rural College, Barony Campus.

Join a long‑standing family business with hands-on training, mentoring and progression through practical engineering tasks, diagnosis, servicing and repair of agricultural machinery.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Reliable and self-motivated.
• Practical with a keen interest in machinery and engineering.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Detail-oriented and committed to producing high-quality work.
• Positive with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair agricultural machinery and equipment.
• Diagnose faults using the latest computer diagnostic technology.
• Assemble and prepare new and used machinery for delivery.
• Carry out workshop maintenance and support activities.
• Inspect and valet machinery to a high standard.
• Follow safe working practices and manufacturer guidelines.
• Support the workshop team with a variety of day-to-day engineering tasks.
• No two days are the same and you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of machinery, technology and engineering challenges.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Willing to learn

Reliable

Team player

Detail-oriented

Education

National 4 English & Maths

National 5 qualifications

National Certificate in Land-Based Engineering

Job description

Engineer your career with Hamilton Ross Group!

Hamilton Ross Group is one of Scotland’s leading suppliers of agricultural, groundcare and construction machinery, representing some of the industry’s most respected brands across Scotland and Northern England.

Recognised in the inaugural Scotsman Insider 500 as one of Scotland’s top-performing companies by profit and turnover, we are committed to investing in our people and the next generation of engineering talent.

We are looking for individuals with a genuine interest in machinery and engineering to join our team as Apprentice Agricultural Service Engineers. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from experienced engineers while building a long‑term career in the agricultural machinery industry.

If you enjoy working with machinery, solving problems and learning new skills, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Requirements

As part of our team, you’ll gain hands‑on experience in our busy workshops while working towards a fully funded Agricultural Engineering Apprenticeship. Combining practical training with industry‑recognised qualifications, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a fully qualified Agricultural Service Engineer.

Agricultural engineering is a skilled profession with excellent long‑term career prospects. As machinery becomes increasingly advanced, qualified engineers continue to be in high demand across the industry.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll learn how to:

Service, maintain and repair agricultural machinery and equipment

Diagnose faults using the latest computer diagnostic technology

Assemble and prepare new and used machinery for delivery

Carry out workshop maintenance and support activities

Inspect and valet machinery to a high standard

Follow safe working practices and manufacturer guidelines

Support the workshop team with a variety of day‑to‑day engineering tasks

No two days are the same and you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of machinery, technology and engineering challenges.

What We’re Looking For

Candidates who are:

Enthusiastic and eager to learn

Reliable and self‑motivated

Practical with a keen interest in machinery and engineering

Able to work both independently and as part of a team

Detail‑oriented and committed to producing high‑quality work

Positive with a willingness to learn

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have:

A minimum of two National 4 qualifications, including English and Mathematics

Two National 5 qualifications in any subject

OR

Successfully completed a National Certificate in Land-Based Engineering

Applicants must be aged 16 or over.

Training and Development

Successful candidates will initially join our workshop team, gaining valuable practical experience while developing their skills.

Those who demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm and potential will be supported through a fully funded apprenticeship programme delivered in partnership with Scotland’s Rural College, Barony Campus.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll receive ongoing mentoring, structured training and the opportunity to build a rewarding career within Hamilton Ross Group.

Many of our engineers have built long and successful careers within the business, progressing through apprenticeship routes and developing specialist technical skills along the way.

Why Join Hamilton Ross Group?

Join one of Scotland’s leading agricultural machinery dealerships

Proudly recognised in the inaugural Scotsman Insider 500 as one of Scotland’s top-performing companies

Fully funded apprenticeship pathway

Hands‑on experience with leading machinery brands and cutting‑edge technology Industry‑recognised qualifications

Supportive and experienced team environment

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Excellent long‑term career prospects within a growing and successful business

Build Your Future with Hamilton Ross Group

Take the first step towards becoming a fully qualified Agricultural Service Engineer.

We’d love to hear from you.

Hamilton Ross Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.

• We offer a yearly performance based bonus along with many other regular gifts and rewards.

Store Discounts

• You can benefit from employee discounts on a wide variety of products available in our parts department.

Company Pension

• The company will make a generous contribution towards your pension to help with your long term financial planning.

Job Security

• With over 90 years of trading over 3 generations, our family business is investing for the future.

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