Summary
With the emphasis firmly on farming machinery, you will develop skills and proficiency in a wide range of technical areas, from routine maintenance and servicing through to complex component overhauls utilising the very latest diagnostic equipment. Engineering is a practical subject and requires a great deal of focus and thought.
Wage
£15,704 a year
Training course
Land-based service engineer (level 2)
Hours
Monday to Friday, Saturday's may be on a rota basis, exact shifts TBC
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Saturday 5 April
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Performing basic service tasks & developing skills in removal & reconditioning of components
* Progressing to perform more complex service & repair tasks, both at the dealership & out in the field
* Assisting qualified Technicians as needed
* Reporting to a mentor regarding ongoing activities and progression
* Maintaining the condition of inventory, tools & equipment
* Participating in Service Training programmes required for the development of skills & knowledge
* Following all safety rules and regulations
Where you’ll work
Southern Avenue
Leominster
Herefordshire
HR6 0QB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
PROVQ LIMITED
Your training course
Land-based service engineer (level 2)
Equal to GCSE
Course contents
* Prepare and reinstate the work area for land-based engineering activities.
* Clean land-based machinery and equipment.
* Select and use PPE, tools and equipment required to undertake land-based engineering activities.
* Prepare land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment for service, maintenance and repair activities.
* Prepare parts, components and sub-assemblies prior to reassembly, including inspecting, cleaning, refurbishing, sharpening, resealing, straightening, and balancing.
* Refit and re-assemble parts, components and sub-assemblies, ensuring their compatibility and relationship including timing and alignment.
* Select the appropriate lifting, supporting and securing equipment.
* Apply thermal bonding and separation methods to join, fabricate and repair materials and components.
* Complete organisational documentation and reports.
* Carry out work in compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.
* Lift, support and secure loads, land-based machinery, equipment and assemblies.
* Setup land-based prime movers, machinery and equipment to meet customer requirements.
* Connect, attach and fit land-based machinery equipment to prime movers.
* Service and maintain land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment to manufacturer’s recommendations.
* Adopt safe working practices that ensure personal safety and the safety of others and the environment.
* Conduct static and basic operational inspections and check compliance with legislative safety requirements and system tests to establish actions to be taken.
* Interrogate control systems to view error codes, reset indicators and verify software updates.
* Carry out checks and tests to ensure prime-movers, machinery and equipment meet manufacturers specifications before and after repair.
* Identify and follow technical documentation and perform hydraulic or electrical repair activities on land-based machinery.
* Perform transmission or engine repair activities on land-based machinery.
* Record and interpret technical information relating to land-based service, maintenance and repair operations.
* Apply the principles of customer care when dealing with internal and external customers relevant to own role.
* Maintain service and warranty records, record data and report findings to stakeholders.
* Carry out pre delivery inspections and conduct assembly as required on land-based equipment and prime movers.
* Check settings and make adjustments on land-based equipment to meet customer requirements.
* Carry out land-based machinery inspections.
* Prepare and reinstate the work area for land-based engineering activities.
* Clean land-based machinery and equipment.
* Select and use PPE, tools and equipment required to undertake land-based engineering activities.
* Prepare land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment for service, maintenance and repair activities.
* Prepare parts, components and sub-assemblies prior to reassembly, including inspecting, cleaning, refurbishing, sharpening, resealing, straightening, and balancing.
* Refit and re-assemble parts, components and sub-assemblies, ensuring their compatibility and relationship including timing and alignment.
* Select the appropriate lifting, supporting and securing equipment.
* Apply thermal bonding and separation methods to join, fabricate and repair materials and components.
* Complete organisational documentation and reports.
* Carry out work in compliance with legislative and organisational requirements.
* Lift, support and secure loads, land-based machinery, equipment and assemblies.
* Setup land-based prime movers, machinery and equipment to meet customer requirements.
* Connect, attach and fit land-based machinery equipment to prime movers.
* Service and maintain land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment to manufacturer’s recommendations.
* Adopt safe working practices that ensure personal safety and the safety of others and the environment.
* Conduct static and basic operational inspections and check compliance with legislative safety requirements and system tests to establish actions to be taken.
* Interrogate control systems to view error codes, reset indicators and verify software updates.
* Carry out checks and tests to ensure prime-movers, machinery and equipment meet manufacturers specifications before and after repair.
* Identify and follow technical documentation and perform hydraulic or electrical repair activities on land-based machinery.
* Perform transmission or engine repair activities on land-based machinery.
* Record and interpret technical information relating to land-based service, maintenance and repair operations.
* Apply the principles of customer care when dealing with internal and external customers relevant to own role.
* Maintain service and warranty records, record data and report findings to stakeholders.
* Carry out pre delivery inspections and conduct assembly as required on land-based equipment and prime movers.
* Check settings and make adjustments on land-based equipment to meet customer requirements.
* Carry out land-based machinery inspections.
Your training plan
When successful you will be awarded:
* Level 2 - Land Based Service Engineer qualification with the opportunity to progress to Level 3
* Functional Skills Maths level 2 (if required)
* Functional Skills English level 2 (if required)
More training information
Training will be carried out on a residential block release basis at our purpose built training centre in Nottinghamshire.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
* English & Maths (grade C/4 or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* IT skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Analytical skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
Other requirements
The John Deere dealer of tomorrow holds a wide range of opportunities and exciting prospects for the right people. However, this is a physically demanding role and you may be required to work unsociable hours during busy periods.