Apprentice Land Based Service Engineering Technician
CHANDLERS (FARM EQUIPMENT) LIMITED
Horncastle, Lincolnshire, Spalding, Spilsby
Closes on Monday 2 March 2026
Posted on 12 January 2026
Contents
Summary
Our 4-year apprenticeship can take you all the way to an industry-recognised level three qualification in land-based engineering, with no course fees for you to pay and a job as a Skilled technician on completion. At Chandlers, you get the best of both worlds, hands-on in our workshop gaining practical skills.
- Wage
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£16,224 a year
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To be discussed on interview
- Training course
- Land-based service engineer (level 2)
- Hours
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Regular pattern of days, Monday to Friday (some additional hours as the seasons dictate)
Start and Finish times Mon – Thur 8.00 to 4.30pm
Start and finish times Fri 8.00 to 3.30pm.
39 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 9 March 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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4
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
Duties will include:
- Preparation, installation, and handover of complex technologically advanced machinery
- Diagnosis and repair of complex faults in machinery
- Conducting complex repairs of machinery
- Compilation of repair proposals, estimates and quotations
Diagnose & Repair:
Master the mechanics, hydraulics, and electronics of cutting-edge farm machinery
Field Experience:
Shadow senior technicians on-site at farms and in our state-of-the-art workshops
Advanced Tech:
Use digital diagnostic tools and ICT systems to troubleshoot complex faults
Safety First:
Learn to maintain a professional, safe, and organised workspace
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Chandlers Farm Equipment Ltd, Horncastle, LN9 6JN
- Belton, Grantham, Lincolnshire, NG32 2LX
- High Road, Moulton, Spalding, PE12 6NT
- Boston Road, Spilsby, PE23 5HQ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE
Training course
Land-based service engineer (level 2)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- 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.
- 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.
Training schedule
To be discussed at the interview. The usual training pattern is four days in the workplace and one day of off-the-job learning in the classroom.
More training information
Fully Supported Learning: You will attend college in a supportive environment designed for technical excellence.
Continuous Development: Your training is structured to keep you fully up to date with the latest industry advancements throughout each calendar year.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4/C)
- Maths (grade 4/C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Team working
- Initiative
- Enthusiastic
- Punctual
- Reliable
- Proactive
- Methodical
Other requirements
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths, English required at Level 4 or above, plus two Additional Subjects.
Good practical and ICT skills.
Previous experience in the sector would be beneficial.
110% Commitment to the whole program and a willingness to learn.
Self-motivated, punctual, respectful and demonstrate professional standards we expect from all our future employees.
Weekend work is required (please confirm hours)
The vacancy is based in a rural area and public transport links are minimal. You will need to ensure that you can access the employer and training provider in line with the hours of work
If you are shortlisted for this vacancy, you may need to attend more than one interview
The role will involve working indoors and outdoors/in all weathers/standing for long periods/heat/cold/heights/driving/using heavy equipment/lifting, etc.
About this employer
Chandlers (Farm Equipment) Ltd. are proud to represent five of the biggest & best names in new agricultural equipment, Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Challenger & Valtra; along with leading manufacturers of high-quality implements from Maschio, HE-VA, Strautmann, Sky, OPICO, McConnel, Richard Western, Chafer & Mzuri along with many others for every on-farm requirement. Chandlers stock brand new Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Challenger, Valtra tractors and JCB telehandlers always, at our 16 depots, and run a large fleet of demonstration equipment, which is available for use by arrangement.
https://www.chandlers.co.uk/about-us (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
Competitive pay with enhanced overtime (18+). New Starter Loan Toolkit for equipment, plus a company Chromebook. Clear progression with internal promotion, enhanced holiday, pension, sick pay, and free on-site parking.
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
The successful candidate will be offered progression to the next higher-level course and a full-time position, with a view to advancing to Master Technician or Service Manager roles.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
BISHOP BURTON COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000008177.
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Closes on Monday 2 March 2026