Apprentice Agricultural Service Technician

Agricar Ltd; Cupar; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join their team as an Apprentice Agricultural Service Technician. This exciting opportunity offers a pathway to a rewarding career in agriculture, where you will gain hands-on experience and technical skills while working with modern agricultural machinery. Over a 4-year apprenticeship, you will be enrolled in the CNH Apprenticeship Programme and work towards achieving a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Land-based Technology. If you're driven and eager to learn, this is the perfect chance to kickstart your career in a thriving sector.

Qualifications

• Essential entry requirement of English and Maths at minimum Nat 4.
• Knowledge of modern agricultural machinery and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Support team members with repairs and maintenance on equipment.
• Carry out supervised repairs and maintain company image.

Skills

Proactive

Good timekeeper

Teamwork

Knowledge of modern agricultural machinery

Repair and maintenance skills

Willingness to work overtime

Education

Nat 4 in English and Maths

Nat 5 in any 2 subjects

Job description

Cupar

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 an enthusiastic and highly motivated 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.

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

• Proactive
• 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
• Administer job cards and timesheets with relevant information

The successful candidate will complete a 4-year apprenticeship and will be enrolled in 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.

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 our Service Manager, Craig Rutherford, Agricar Ltd, Eden Valley Business Park, East Road, Cupar, KY15 4RB or email: [e-mail]. Closing date 16-05-25.