Horticulture Service Technician Apprenticeship

Carry out servicing, diagnostics and repairs to a variety of
horticultural machinery, lawnmowers, compact tractors
and other Turf and garden machinery Support the installation of machinery with customers and
Instruct operators on the correct use Understand and carry out all service bulletins and
technical service updates as required Continue to develop a technical understanding of the
products and attend all relevant training Provide accurate estimates for job duration and pricing  Maintain an understanding of the electronic parts catalogue
for identifying parts ordering Administration of technical reports Effective use of Outlook calendar and internal information
systems

Training:
Pre-delivery inspection of machinery carried out in accordance with the manufacturer’s and employer’s procedures Performing routine service and maintenance operations in accordance with the manufacturer’s schedules and the employer’s instructions The preparation of equipment for repair, for example, cleaning, dismantling and reassembly of machinery and their component parts Conducting routine machine operations 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 Qualification achieved: Level 2 Land-based Service Engineer Apprenticeship

 

Training Outcome:

For the right candidate, there will be the opportunity to progress
onto the Level 3 apprenticeship following completion of the Level
2 apprenticeships. A full-time job will be considered on
completion of a successful apprenticeship.

 

Employer Description:
The Turney Group are a thriving family-owned business that takes great pride on our level of service, attention to detail and care we offer to all new and existing customers. We are a main line dealer for a large range of the UK’s leading agricultural, horticultural and arboricultural franchises.

Working Hours :
Monday – Friday 08:00 – 17:00 Breaks per day: 15 min AM break (unpaid) 30 min Lunch break (unpaid) 15 min PM break (unpaid).

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Initiative,Diagnostics,Work under pressure,Commercial understanding,Personable and extroverted,Inquisitive,Solutions Focused,Collaborative,Action orientated approach,Comfort operating autonomously,Passion for horticulture,Target driven,Planning skills,Adaptability and initiative,Professional,Presentable appearance