Trainee Engineer

GBR Recruitment Limited; Boston; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

GBR Recruitment are partnering with a leading agricultural and groundcare machinery business to recruit five Trainee/Junior Engineers. The programme combines classroom learning with practical workshop training and on-the-job experience toward a Level 3 Land Based Engineering Diploma.

You will learn to service, diagnose and repair agricultural and groundcare machinery, working with top-end equipment and developing broader engineering responsibilities under expert mentors.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths, English and Science at Grade 4 (C) or above.
• Alternative: Level 2 engineering qualification or equivalent (A-Levels or higher).
• Genuine interest in machinery and engineering with a desire to learn and develop.
• Experience in agricultural/groundcare machinery is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Engage in classroom learning and practical workshop training.
• Learn servicing, maintenance, diagnosis and repair of agricultural and groundcare machinery.
• Gain hands-on experience in a workshop, supported by qualified technicians.
• Complete depot-based learning plus block release training at specialist centres.
• Receive mentorship in diagnostics, precision technologies, machine optimization and advanced repair.

Skills

Passion for machinery

Interest in engineering

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE Maths, English, Science (4/C)

Level 2 engineering qualification

Job description

GBR Recruitment are working in partnership with a leading agricultural & groundcare machinery business, recruiting for x5 Trainee / Junior Engineers to complete a level 3 land based engineering diploma qualification & earn at the same time as completing practical & class room based training & studies.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is passionate about getting into agricultural machinery engineering (tractors, combines, telehandlers etc) or groundcare machinery (ride on mowers etc.) to join a well known business that is highly respected in the agri & groundcare industry working on top end makes & models of machinery.

If you have a level 2 qualification in HGV mechanics, automotive mechanics, mechanical engineering, land based engineering or maintenance & operations engineering or similar, then this could be ideal for you to develop your engineering career further.

Duties / Activities:

• The programme combines classroom learning, practical workshop training, workplace experience and industry-recognised qualifications, providing a fast-track route to becoming a highly skilled Land-Based Engineer and Certified Technician.
• You will be learning how to service, maintain, diagnose and repair agricultural and groundcare, turf machinery and equipment.
• You will gain hands-on the tools experience in the workshop, working alongside qualified technicians and gradually taking on more engineering responsibility as your skills and confidence develop further.
• The programme combines depot-based learning with block release training at one of the specialist training centres, giving you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a real working environment while developing a thorough understanding of the vast array of company products, systems and standards.
• You will receive specialist training in diagnostics, precision technologies, machine optimisation and advanced repair techniques, supported by experienced mentors throughout their development.

Application Requirements:

• GCSEs: Maths, English Language and Science at Grade 4 (C) or above.
• Alternative Qualifications: A relevant Level 2 engineering qualification, A-Levels, or another higher-level qualification in a related discipline.
• Interest and Aptitude: A genuine interest in machinery, engineering and mechanical servicing, with a desire to learn, develop technical skills and pursue a career in the land-based engineering industry.
• Employment experience: experience within agricultural machinery, mobile plant machinery, off-highway machinery, MHE machinery, telehandlers, forklifts, municipal machinery, HGV's, automotive or similar would be beneficial but not a must have.

This could suit someone working as or who has worked as a Trainee Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Junior Engineer, Apprentice Engineer, Forklift Engineer, MHE Engineer, Mobile Plant Technician, Mobile Plant Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electricians Mate, Electrical Improver, Technical Operator, Groundcare Technician, Groundcare Engineer, HGV Technician, Mechanic, Workshop Engineer, Field Technician, Field Engineer, Garden Machinery Technician, Engineering Technician or similar.

What ever your level of experience, as long as you have a passion for all things agriculture, farming or groundcare then apply today to explore things further.

Interviews to take place immediately