Apprentice Agricultural Technician - Ripon Farm Services Ltd - Stockton – Find an apprenticeship

Summary

With the emphasis firmly on farming 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 diagnostic equipment. Engineering is a practical subject, and requires a great deal of focus and thought.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, between the hours of 8.00am - 6.00pm. Saturdays may be on a rota basis, you may be required to work unsociable hours during busy periods. Exact shifts tbc.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 13 October 2025

Duration

3 years

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

Performing basic service tasks & developing skills in removal & 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 to a mentor regarding ongoing activities and progression
Maintaining the condition of inventory, tools & equipment
Participating in service training programmes required for the development of skills & knowledge
Following all safety rules and regulations

Where you'll work

Letch Lane
Carlton
Stockton-On-Tees
TS21 1EB

Training

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

College or training organisation

PROVQ LIMITED

Your training course

Land-based service engineering technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Interpret technical data, documentation, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and technical specifications.
Work in accordance with Safe Systems of Work and apply control measures such as Health and Safety at Work Act, lone working, working at height and risk assessments adopting mitigation measures to safeguard, bystanders, the public, property and livestock.
Use digital equipment to interrogate land-based machinery, equipment and prime mover performance and extract data and communicate to stakeholders.
Obtain information from colleagues and stakeholders employing a range of techniques.
Establish the information required to perform an efficient and effective diagnosis.
Communicate technical matters to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Perform repairs of technologically advanced land-based machinery, equipment and prime movers in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and industry standards.
Measure and assess wear tolerances and deformation in line with manufacturer instructions or guidance.
Identify components that require either repair or replacement, including providing alternative solutions for repair or replacement as appropriate.
Repair or replace component parts in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
Establish and replicate the circumstances and conditions that give rise to reported faults.
Determine whether reported symptoms are a characteristic or a fault.
Diagnose faults and reported underperformance of land-based machinery, equipment and prime movers using approved diagnostic procedures and equipment and logical problem-solving techniques.
Maintain, interrogate, calibrate and repair electronic equipment and systems, including precision technology, electronic management systems, telemetry, autonomous and automated operations used in the land-based sector.
Differentiate between the root cause and symptom of land-based machinery, equipment and prime mover failures.
Identify crop, soil, climatic and environmental factors that impact on the performance of land-based machinery, equipment and prime movers.
Identify the equipment settings appropriate to the working conditions giving due consideration to crop, soil types, conditions and environments, weather and climatic conditions.
Perform verification tests to check performance against manufacturer specification land-based machinery, equipment and prime mover performance.
Identify stakeholder requirements and provide tailored advice that informs their selection and operation of appropriate machinery, equipment and prime movers to meet the land based environment in which it will be operated.
Applies supervision and mentoring techniques to support junior colleagues' development.
Plan and prepare maintenance or repair work schedules for showing task allocation, sequencing, workflow and time management.
Compile technical reports and statements.
Provide technical input to facilitate the compilation of repair schedules, action plans, quotations and estimates.
Identify the parts and services required to enable the reinstatement of land-based machinery, equipment and prime movers for the purposes of estimates and quotations.
Perform installation and handover of machinery, equipment and prime movers, explaining their safe operation, the settings required for the environmental conditions and application, the maintenance and warranty requirements.
Establish level of customer understanding of how to operate the machinery or equipment following installation and handover.
Use predictive and preventative maintenance effectively to minimise land-based machinery, equipment and prime mover downtime.
Identify toxic and hazardous substances and environments and apply suitable and sustainable control measures.
Dispose of equipment, components and substances in accordance with environmental regulations, industry standards and company policy.
Keep up to date with advances in environment land-based working practices and the land-based engineering technologies and share best practice.
How contextual factors (including operational techniques, application, crop, soil types and conditions, environments, weather and climatic conditions) impact on machine performance and faults.
Repair complex electrical and electronic systems in accordance with job requirements.
Interpret technical data, documentation, schematic diagrams, wiring diagrams and technical specifications.
Work in accordance with Safe Systems of Work and apply control measures such as Health and Safety at Work Act, lone working, working at height and risk assessments adopting mitigation measures to safeguard, bystanders, the public, property and livestock.
Use digital equipment to interrogate land-based machinery, equipment and prime mover performance and extract data and communicate to stakeholders.
Obtain information from colleagues and stakeholders employing a range of techniques.
Establish the information required to perform an efficient and effective diagnosis.
Communicate technical matters to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
Perform repairs of technologically advanced land-based machinery, equipment and prime movers in accordance with manufacturer's guidelines and industry standards.
Measure and assess wear tolerances and deformation in line with manufacturer instructions or guidance.
Identify components that require either repair or replacement, including providing alternative solutions for repair or replacement as appropriate.
Repair or replace component parts in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
Establish and replicate the circumstances and conditions that give rise to reported faults.
Determine whether reported symptoms are a characteristic or a fault.
Diagnose faults and reported underperformance of land-based machinery, equipment and prime movers using approved diagnostic procedures and equipment and logical problem-solving techniques.
Maintain, interrogate, calibrate and repair electronic equipment and systems, including precision technology, electronic management systems, telemetry, autonomous and automated operations used in the land-based sector.
Differentiate between the root cause and symptom of land-based machinery, equipment and prime mover failures.
Identify crop, soil, climatic and environmental factors that impact on the performance of land-based machinery, equipment and prime movers.
Identify the equipment settings appropriate to the working conditions giving due consideration to crop, soil types, conditions and environments, weather and climatic conditions.
Perform verification tests to check performance against manufacturer specification land-based machinery, equipment and prime mover performance.
Identify stakeholder requirements and provide tailored advice that informs their selection and operation of appropriate machinery, equipment and prime movers to meet the land based environment in which it will be operated.
Applies supervision and mentoring techniques to support junior colleagues' development.
Plan and prepare maintenance or repair work schedules for showing task allocation, sequencing, workflow and time management.
Compile technical reports and statements.
Provide technical input to facilitate the compilation of repair schedules, action plans, quotations and estimates.
Identify the parts and services required to enable the reinstatement of land-based machinery, equipment and prime movers for the purposes of estimates and quotations.
Perform installation and handover of machinery, equipment and prime movers, explaining their safe operation, the settings required for the environmental conditions and application, the maintenance and warranty requirements.
Establish level of customer understanding of how to operate the machinery or equipment following installation and handover.
Use predictive and preventative maintenance effectively to minimise land-based machinery, equipment and prime mover downtime.
Identify toxic and hazardous substances and environments and apply suitable and sustainable control measures.
Dispose of equipment, components and substances in accordance with environmental regulations, industry standards and company policy.
Keep up to date with advances in environment land-based working practices and the land-based engineering technologies and share best practice.
How contextual factors (including operational techniques, application, crop, soil types and conditions, environments, weather and climatic conditions) impact on machine performance and faults.
Repair complex electrical and electronic systems in accordance with job requirements.

Your training plan

When successful you will be awarded:

Level 3, Land Based Service Engineering Technician qualification
Functional Skills in ICT – level 2 (if GCSE or equivalent A*-C/9-4 is not already achieved).
Functional Skills maths level 2 (if GCSE or equivalent A*-C/9-4 is not already achieved).
Functional Skills English level 2 (if GCSE or equivalent A*-C/9-4 is not already achieved).
Employment Rights and Responsibilities.
Personal Learning and Thinking Skills.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English & Maths (grade C/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
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience

Other requirements

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.

About this company

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)

After this apprenticeship

As a fully qualified John Deere Agricultural 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

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

PROVQ LIMITED

The Recruitment Team

recruitment@provq.com

01743 762044

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000313184.

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Closes on Tuesday 30 September 2025

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Apprentice Agricultural Technician - Ripon Farm Services Ltd - Stockton

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