Sports Turf Machinery Engineering Apprentice
WILDWOOD MACHINERY LIMITED
EASTLEIGH (SO50 7EA)
Closes on Monday 23 March 2026
Posted on 16 January 2026
Contents
Summary
You will be working in a fast-growing, rewarding environment. Gaining hands-on experience with advanced turf machinery used by Premier League clubs, the National Trust, councils, estates and top schools. Work from our new state-of-the-art HQ on innovative tech including autonomous mowers, robotics and electric equipment.
- Wage
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£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
- Training course
- Land-based service engineer (level 2)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday (possibility of working weekends) Shifts to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 April 2026
- Duration
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2 years
- Positions available
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2
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
- Maintenance and Repairs: Conduct routine maintenance and repair work on sports turf machinery, ensuring all equipment is in optimal condition
- Equipment Inspection: Perform detailed inspections of machinery to identify any issues or areas needing attention
- Assisting Technicians: Work closely with senior technicians to learn best practices in operating and maintaining various turf care equipment
- Learning Equipment Functionality: Gain hands-on experience with innovative machinery, including autonomous mowers and robotic equipment
- Documentation: Maintain accurate records of maintenance procedures, repairs, and inspections
- Training on New Technologies: Participate in training sessions focused on the latest turf care technologies and techniques
- Safety Protocols: Follow safety guidelines and procedures while handling machinery and tools in the workshop and on-site
- Customer Interaction: Assist in communicating with clients about equipment usage and maintenance practices
- Workshop Organisation: Help maintain a clean and organised workshop environment to ensure efficiency and safety
- Problem-Solving: Collaborate with team members to troubleshoot and resolve machinery issues effectively
Where you'll work
WILDWOOD AT EAST HORTONGOLF
MORTIMERS LANE
FAIR OAK
EASTLEIGH
SO50 7EA
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP
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
- Once a week teaching sessions (3x online, 1x in person at BCA), the rest of the time spent at workplace
- Functional Skills once a week, if neccessary
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Physical fitness
- Time Management
- Technical Aptitude
- Passion for Sports & Machinery
- Safety Awareness
- Hardworking
- Honest and Reliable
Other requirements
- A full, clean driving licence
About this employer
Wildwood Machinery is a rapidly growing company specialising in providing innovative turf care machinery solutions to a diverse range of clients, including premier league football clubs, the National Trust, local authorities, private estates, and prestigious independent schools.
What makes us unique is our commitment to delivering the highest level of customer service possible. We focus not only on cutting-edge technology, such as autonomous mowers, robotic pitch line markers, drone sprayers, and electric-powered equipment, but also on traditional machinery and equipment. This comprehensive approach ensures that we meet the varied needs of our clients while promoting efficiency and sustainability in sports turf management.
Our team is made up of passionate individuals dedicated to delivering excellence in service and support. As we continue to expand, we remain at the forefront of industry developments, ensuring that our clients benefit from the best turf management practices and innovations.
Wildwood Machinery stands out for our expertise in both modern and traditional equipment, as well as our strong focus on nurturing talent within our organisation, creating a supportive environment where employees can thrive and grow.
After this apprenticeship
- Career Advancement: At Wildwood, the sky is the limit! We love nurturing our own talent, and career progression is available at every level as the company continues to grow and expand
- Further Qualifications: Opportunities for additional training and qualifications in specialized areas of turf management and machinery operation, enhancing career development
- Innovative Projects: Involvement in cutting-edge projects with the latest technology in the industry, providing valuable experience and professional growth
- We are committed to supporting the career ambitions of our apprentices, making this a valuable stepping stone for a successful future in sports turf management
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009203.
Apply now
Closes on Monday 23 March 2026