Apprentice Agricultural Land Based Service Technician

Our apprenticeship can take you all the way to an industry recognised level three qualification in Land based engineering, with no course fees for you to pay and a job as a Skilled technician on completion. At Chandlers you get the best of both worlds, hands on in our workshop gaining practical skills.

Diagnose & Repair: Master the mechanics, hydraulics, and electronics of cutting-edge farm machinery.
Field Experience: Shadow senior technicians on-site at farms and in our state-of-the-art workshops.
Advanced Tech: Use digital diagnostic tools and ICT systems to troubleshoot complex faults.
Safety First: Learn to maintain a professional, safe, and organised workspace.

Duties will include:

Preparation, installation and handover of complex      technologically advanced machinery

Diagnosis and repair of complex faults in machinery Conducting complex repairs of machinery Compilation of repair proposals, estimates and quotations

Training:

Qualification achieved: Level 2 Land-based Service Engineer Apprenticeship

Pre-delivery inspection of machinery carried out in accordance with manufacturers and employer’s procedures Performing routine service and maintenance operations in accordance with manufacturer’s schedules and employer’s instructions The preparation of equipment for repair for example, cleaning, dismantling and reassembly of machinery and their component parts. Conducting routine machine operation and systems testing. Handing over machinery plant and equipment to the control and use of others in the workplace.  How to comply with the Health & Safety at Work Act, Manual Handling regulations Workshop practices, the identification and application of tools and equipment used in service and maintenance operations Methods of thermally and chemically joining metals and components. The operating principles of machinery, plant and equipment within the chosen land-based service engineering sector. How to access and interpret technical data relating to machinery and equipment service and maintenance operations

 

Training Outcome:

After successfully passing the level 2 apprenticeship, you will be trained up to the level 3 industry recognised qualifcation in Land Based Service Engineering. Following this career prospects are to progress to
Master Technician or Service Manager.

Employer Description:

Chandlers (Farm Equipment) Ltd. are proud to represent five of the biggest & best names in new agricultural equipment, Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Challenger & Valtra; along with leading manufacturers of high-quality implements from Maschio, HE-VA, Strautmann, Sky, OPICO, McConnel, Richard Western, Chafer & Mzuri along with many others for every on-farm requirement. Chandlers stock brand new Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Challenger, Valtra tractors and JCB telehandlers at all times, at our 16 depots, and run a large fleet of demonstration equipment, which is available for use by arrangement,

Full History https://www.chandlers.co.uk/about-us

Working Hours :
Regular pattern of days Monday to Friday (some additional hours as the seasons dictate) Start and Finish times Mon -Thur 8.00 to 4.30pm Start and Finish times Fri 8.00 to 3.30pm Working hours will be 39 per week (max 40 if under 18)

Skills:
IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Professionalism,Smart appearance,Work to deadlines,Time management,Microsoft Office competent,Understand health and safety,Self motivated,Punctual,Respectful,Willing to learn,Motivated,Commitment to programme,Experience in sector,Practical skills