Introduction

This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to earn while you learn, developing the skills and knowledge required to inspect, maintain, service and repair a wide range of land-based machinery and equipment used within agriculture, horticulture, groundcare and other land-based industries.

About the Employer

Operating from Cotherstone and Bowes, we maintain the personal touch that comes with a family business while delivering professional services that meet modern industry standards. Our commitment to quality and reliability has earned the trust of generations of clients throughout Teesdale and beyond.

What You'll Do

Carry out routine servicing and preventative maintenance on land-based machinery and equipment.
Assist with fault finding using mechanical, electrical and hydraulic diagnostic techniques.
Repair and replace components following manufacturer specifications.
Prepare machinery for inspection, delivery and customer use.
Conduct pre-delivery inspections and routine safety checks.
Use hand tools, specialist equipment and workshop machinery safely and correctly.
Read and interpret technical manuals, diagrams and workshop instructions.
Maintain accurate service records and complete job documentation.
Keep the workshop clean, tidy and organised.
Support experienced engineers during repairs and customer call-outs where required.
Follow health, safety and environmental procedures at all times.
Develop excellent customer service skills when communicating with customers and colleagues.

Training Outcome

Potential full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Patience
Tractor Driving Licence

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 3 or above
Essential - GCSE - Maths - 3 or above

Course Information

Course: Land-based service engineer (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Agriculture, environmental and animal care

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, 08.30 - 17.00. Saturday, 08.30 - 13.00. 30 minutes for lunch.

Expected Duration: 2 Years

Training Provider: EAST DURHAM COLLEGE

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