GROUNDCARE APPRENTICESHIPS – APPLY NOW FOR 2025 OPPORTUNITIES

T H WHITE Group; Warwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an apprentice in groundcare machinery engineering! This exciting opportunity blends classroom learning with hands-on experience, preparing you for a successful career in the industry. Over four years, you'll gain invaluable skills in maintaining electronic and hydraulic systems while receiving specialized training from suppliers. With a focus on employee development, this apprenticeship can pave the way for future roles in sales or parts departments. Enjoy a supportive environment that values your growth and well-being, alongside a competitive salary and various benefits.

Benefits

Market-surveyed salary

Employer contributory pension

Death in service cover

Share Plan

Cross-sell incentive scheme

Staff discounts

Additional holiday entitlement

Company sick pay

Role-specific clothing/uniform

Health and well-being support

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with groundcare machinery and systems.
• Training in health and safety and forklift operation.

Responsibilities

• Combine college study with practical on-the-job experience.
• Maintain and operate groundcare machinery.

Skills

Hydraulic Systems Maintenance

Electronic Systems Maintenance

Forklift Operation

Health and Safety Training

Education

NVQ in Landbased Engineering

Job description

T H WHITE’s Groundcare division provides sales, parts, service, and hire of groundcare and forestry equipment to professional users.

Apprenticeship Overview: Apprenticeships can lead to a role as a qualified groundcare machinery engineer, with potential progression into sales or parts departments. Study is conducted at college on a block release basis, leading to an NVQ in Landbased Engineering.

Practical Experience: Gain experience in electronic and hydraulic systems, maintain grass cutting heads on various machines, and undertake on-site work at private estates, golf courses, and local authorities. Health & safety training is also provided.

Specialised product training from suppliers is available, along with registration on the Land-based Technician Accreditation scheme.

Hours: 40 hours a week, subject to working hours regulations.

Key Duties: Apprenticeships typically last 4 years, combining college-based knowledge with on-the-job practical experience. Training includes forklift operation, specialist product training from suppliers, and health and safety.

The Ideal Applicant: This route is suited for students who prefer a hands-on learning approach. Many managers, sales representatives, and department heads within the company started via apprenticeships.

Benefits: We prioritize employee satisfaction and development, offering:

• Market-surveyed salary – reviewed annually
• Employer contributory pension and death in service cover
• Share Plan
• Division cross-sell incentive scheme
• Staff accounts at every branch with discounts
• Additional holiday entitlement after certain years
• Company sick pay after qualifying period
• Role-specific clothing/uniform
• Support for health and well-being