Apprentice Turf Technician

TN United Kingdom; Swanland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural dealer is seeking a Turf Apprentice to join their aftersales team. This apprenticeship focuses on machinery used in golf courses and sports grounds, offering a structured training program through John Deere. Candidates will gain valuable industry experience and qualifications over 36 to 48 months, with support and training provided.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Life insurance x 3 salary

Tailored career path

Employee uniform

Staff discount on showroom items

Free on-site parking

Health and well-being support line

Employer-funded Cash plan for healthcare expenses

Qualifications

• Apprentices must have achieved GCSE English & Maths at A-C or 4 & above.
• An appetite for learning and enthusiasm for the industry is essential.
• Knowledge of agricultural equipment preferred, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Join the aftersales team as a Turf Apprentice focusing on machinery for golf courses and sports grounds.
• Complete the apprenticeship with industry-recognized qualifications and practical training.

Skills

Enthusiasm for the industry

Knowledge of agricultural equipment

Education

GCSE English & Maths at A-C or 4 & above

Job description

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Ripon Farm Services is a family owned multibranch agricultural dealer covering 14 sites within Yorkshire, Teesside, Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire. We are responsible for the sale and aftersales support of a wide range of agricultural machinery and products, predominantly the exciting John Deere range of products. Our business culture reflects both tradition and progress, and we strive to help our customers to be more efficient and more productive in the modern farming industry.

We are looking for an enthusiastic person to join our aftersales team in our FG Adamsons Depot as a Turf Apprentice. The Turf Technician apprenticeship develops exactly the same skills as its agricultural equivalent, but with the focus more on machines used by golf courses, sports grounds, local authorities, landscapers and country estates. The apprenticeships are provided through John Deere and ProVQ.

At the end of the apprenticeship, you will receive an industry recognised qualification upon completion. Our Land-Based Service Engineering Technician apprenticeship follows the level 3 Apprenticeship Standard; Land-Based Service Engineering Technician (ST0243).

The program duration is approximately 36 to 48 months and includes 24 weeks of block release training spread over 3 years conducted at a purpose-built training facility in Radcliffe on Trent, Nottinghamshire. At the end of the training period, you will need to complete an EPA, which will consist of online tests, practical observations, and professional discussions using the evidence collected throughout your apprenticeship.

Qualities

• As our apprentice, you will need an appetite for learning and enthusiasm for the industry.
• Knowledge of agricultural equipment would be preferred, but full training on systems and products will be provided.
• Apprentices are required to have achieved English & Maths at GCSE A-C or 4 & above, or Functional Skills Level 2 prior to being put forward for EPA.

Hours of work

Monday to Friday with occasional overtime to suit business demands, including evenings and weekends.

• Opportunity to work with industry-leading technology and brands.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life insurance x 3 salary.
• Tailored career path.
• Employee uniform.
• Staff discount on showroom items.
• Free on-site parking.
• Health and well-being support line.
• Employer-funded Cash plan to support employees’ regular healthcare expenses.