Apprentice Turf Technician

Overview

With the emphasis firmly on grounds care 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 John Deere diagnostic equipment.

• Performing basic service tasks & developing skills in the removal and 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 weekly to a mentor or Service Manager regarding ongoing activities and progression
• Maintaining the condition of inventory, tools & equipment
• Following all safety rules and regulations, preparing and reinstating the work area for land-based engineering activities
• Cleaning land-based machinery and equipment
• Selecting and using PPE, tools and equipment required to undertake land-based engineering activities
• Preparing land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment for service, maintenance and repair activities
• Preparing parts, components and sub-assemblies prior to reassembly, including inspecting, cleaning, refurbishing, sharpening, resealing, straightening, and balancing
• Refitting and re-assembling parts, components and sub-assemblies, ensuring their compatibility and relationship including timing and alignment
• Selecting the appropriate lifting, supporting and securing equipment
• Applying thermal bonding and separation methods to join, fabricate and repair materials and components
• Completing organisational documentation and reports
• Carrying out work in compliance with legislative and organisational requirements
• Lowering risk by lifting, supporting and securing loads, land-based machinery, equipment and assemblies
• Setting up land-based prime movers, machinery and equipment to meet customer requirements
• Connecting, attaching and fitting land-based machinery equipment to prime movers
• Service and maintain land-based prime-movers, machinery and equipment to manufacturer s recommendations
• Adopting safe working practices that ensure personal safety and the safety of others and the environment
• Conducting static and basic operational inspections and checking compliance with legislative safety requirements and system tests to establish actions to be taken
• Interrogating control systems to view error codes, reset indicators and verify software updates
• Carrying out checks and tests to ensure prime-movers, machinery and equipment meet manufacturers  specifications before and after repair
• Identifying and following technical documentation and performing hydraulic or electrical repair activities on land-based machinery
• Performing transmission or engine repair activities on land-based machinery
• Recording and interpreting technical information relating to land-based service, maintenance and repair operations
• Applying the principles of customer care when dealing with internal and external customers relevant to own role
• Maintaining service and warranty records, recording data and reporting findings to stakeholders
• Carrying out pre-delivery inspections and conducting assembly as required on land-based equipment and prime movers
• Checking settings and making adjustments on land-based equipment to meet customer requirements
• Carrying out land-based machinery inspections

• Level 2 Land-Based Service Engineer Apprenticeship Standard
• Functional Skills in maths & English (if required)
• GCSE in English & Maths (grade C/4 or above) or equivalent
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical thinking
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non-judgemental attitude
• Patience
• Physical fitness

• Salary: £15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
• Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, 8.00am – 6.00pm;
  Saturdays may be required during busy periods (Shifts TBC). 40 hours a week
• Start date:
  
  Monday 28 September 2026
• Duration: 2 years