Apprentice Turf Technician - Ripon Farm Services - Ripon

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.

Requirements

• GCSE in: English & Maths (grade C/4 or above)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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.

Benefits

• Wage: £15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
• National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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• Training course: Land-based service engineer (level 2)
• Hours: Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8.00am - 6.00pm. Saturday's may be required during busy periods (Shifts TBC).
• 40 hours a week
• Start date: Monday 28 September 2026
• Duration: 2 years
• Positions available: 1
• As a fully qualified John Deere Turf Technician, you will have access to further development opportunities within the company, extending your skills with additional training in areas such as compressed gas handling, welding, and, abrasive wheels, as well as going on to achieve LTA levels 3 and 4 (Master Technician) qualifications.

Application Process

• Closes on Monday 31 August 2026
• After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.
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About Ripon Farm Services

Ask anyone about the biggest asset that exists within the Ripon Farm Services organisation and they will tell you it's our people. People with the right, 'make it happen' attitude are the reason why our company has the reputation of being at the forefront of excellence in customer service. It's reflected both in the certified and qualified professionals who have worked with us for many years and have become part of farming life in our region.

https://www.riponfarmservices.com/ (opens in new tab)

Contact

• The contact for this apprenticeship is: PROVQ LIMITED
• The Recruitment Team
• recruitment@provq.com
• 01743 762044
• The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011464.