Apprentice Agricultural Service Technician

Agricar Ltd; Brighton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural service company in Brighton is seeking an Apprentice Agricultural Service Technician to join its team. This is a 4-year apprenticeship where the successful candidate will gain hands-on experience while achieving a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Land-based Technology. Essential requirements include English and Maths qualifications. Ideal attributes include proactivity, strong communication skills, and teamwork. The position involves supervised repairs on modern agricultural machinery and working alongside experienced technicians.

Qualifications

• Essential entry requirement: English and Maths at minimum Nat 4 and other 2 subjects at Nat 5.
• Willingness to undergo repairs and maintenance under supervision.
• Enrolled in a 4-year apprenticeship program with a Level 3 Extended Diploma aim.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to team members with repairs and maintenance on New Holland equipment.
• Carry out supervised repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain company appearance and conduct.

Skills

Proactive

Conscientious

Strong communication skills

Good timekeeper

Teamwork

Knowledge of modern agricultural machinery

Ability to work overtime

Education

English and Maths at minimum Nat 4 and two subjects at Nat 5

Job description

About the Company

Agricar Limited is a successful family-owned agricultural business with sites throughout Scotland. Established in 1986. We are market leaders in agricultural, ground care and homeowner products, holding the market leading New Holland franchise along with many other brands.

Position Overview

Each year we endeavour to take on a new Apprentice Agricultural Service Technician to join our dedicated team at our busy Cupar depot. To begin an apprenticeship there is an essential entry requirement of English and Maths at minimum Nat 4 and any other 2 subjects at Nat 5.

Are you enthusiastic and highly motived individual?

Would you like to begin your journey to becoming an Agricultural Service Technician. This is a fantastic opportunity to acquire a position within a successful business and to start your career.

Responsibilities & Characteristics

We require our Apprentice Agricultural Service Technician to have the following skills & characteristics:

• Proactive
• Conscientious
• Strong communication skills
• Good timekeeper
• Able to work well in a team environment
• Knowledge of modern agricultural machinery, technologies and farming practices
• Provide support to other team members with repairs and maintenance on New Holland equipment and relative products
• Carry out supervised repairs and maintenance
• Maintain company image by appearance, conduct and respect confidentiality
• Willingness to work overtime as and when required

Apprenticeship Details

The successful candidate will complete a 4-year apprenticeship and will be enrolled on the CNH Apprenticeship Programme and attend block release at Oatridge College, West Lothian. Your aim will be to achieve a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Land-based Technology.

How to Apply

If you have the skills and drive and want to be part of a successful team, making Agricar and New Holland market leaders, please complete our online application form and email your CV and covering letter to Iain Howat, Group Service Manager, [e-mail] or by post to Agricar Ltd, Eden Valley Business Park, East Road, Cupar, KY15 4RB