Apprentice Installation Engineer For Agricultural Robotic Milking and Feeding Equipment

Summary

We install market leading robotic milking and feeding equipment across the south of England. You will work along side experienced engineers gaining practical skills in, electrical wiring and containment methods, pneumatic basics and fabrication. We are looking for someone that takes pride in what they do, willing to learn and to problem solve.

Wage

£20,800 a year

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-Pension Scheme -Above Average rates of pay -Tools Provided -Uniform -Opportunities for further development -Flexible with working hours and holidays

Training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 7am to 5pm. This may vary due to job location and there maybe some staying away required

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

The day to day responsibilities for the apprentice are

1. Site Preparation: Assist in preparing installation sites. Help unpack, inspect and organise equipment
2.Installation: -Safely handle equipment into location. Assemble equipment and control panels. Fabricate and install bespoke containment systems and run pipe work and electrical and data circuits. Terminate and test connections ready for commissioning
3.Workshop: Manufacture equipment ready for installation. Ensure materials are stocked or ordered if necessary. Assist in organising van stock
The job role will include working for workshop based in Crediton, Devon and also areas covered is the south of England

Where you'll work

18 Yeoford Meadows
Yeoford
Crediton
EX17 5PW

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

PETROC

Your training course

Engineering fitter (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.
Reading, interpreting and understanding the component or assembly specification, diagrams, drawings and work instructions.
Planning component or assembly task – materials, tools and equipment.
Preparing work area for component or assembly task; sourcing required resources, tools and equipment.
Carry out relevant planning and preparation activities before commencing work activity and know how to source required resources and interpret detailed drawings, specifications and job instructions.
Checking tools during and after task completion; identifying and reporting defects.
Measuring and testing, checking or inspecting component or assembly for example; use of micrometers, verniers, multimeters, voltmeter.
Problem solving; analysing the issue and fixing the issue where appropriate.
Applying improvement techniques; recommending or implementing solutions where appropriate.
Communicating with colleagues or customers (internal or external).
Completing component or assembly documentation for example job instructions, drawings, quality control documentation.
Reporting work outcomes or issues.
Restoring the work area on completion of the activity; returning any resources and consumables to the appropriate location and house-keeping.
Disposing of waste in accordance with waste streams; re-cycling, re-using where appropriate.
Operating within limits of responsibility.
Operating in line with quality, health and safety and environmental policy and procedures; identifying risks and hazards and identifying control measures where applicable.

Your training plan

As well as the experienced gained onsite using such a variety of skills, you will complete Level 3 Engineering Fitter, it is a one day a week training course, run by Petroc College on their North Devon Campus

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 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
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

About this company

Tarka Agricultural Services installs market leading robotic milking and feeding equipment to the dairy industry. We work to a very high standard ensuring each installation meets the technical requirements and is completed on time.

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Once qualified you will likely be carrying out and leading installations independently or in a team

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