Apprentice Turf Service Technician

Tallis Amos Group; Upper Saxondale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery dealership is offering a John Deere apprenticeship in mechanical engineering. The three-year course leads to a diploma and provides hands-on training in mechanical systems with mentorship from experienced engineers. Applicants should have a grade 4/C in Maths and English, and pass a mechanical aptitude test. Benefits include an excellent pay package, training, and professional development opportunities. Closing date for applications is April 24, 2026.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Vitality Health benefits

CPD and in-house training

Qualifications

• Entry requirements include grade 4/C or above in Maths and English.
• Must pass a mechanical aptitude test.

Responsibilities

• Participate in a John Deere apprenticeship.
• Learn about mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems.
• Be mentored by an experienced engineer.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Mathematics

English

Education

Grade 4/C or above in Maths and English

Job description

Locations - Kemble and Evesham

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Did you know that 50% of the worlds wheat harvested for bread making is cut by a John Deere machine? Did you also know that the grass length at Wimbledon has a direct effect on the style of play each year and can be tuned to millimetre accuracy?

If you are the type of student who is interested in how things are taken apart and put back together then read on. If you want to learn vocationally with class leading support from one of the most recognisable brands in the world, you could be in the right place. If you want to learn at a company who are at the cutting edge of modern technology, then we want to hear to you.

As one of the UK '_'s most forward thinking machinery dealerships, Tallis Amos are offering you the chance of a John Deere apprenticeship, giving you a world class education in mechanical engineering with structured prospects for future career development within our company.

The apprenticeship is a three year course leading you to a John Deere Diploma which is equivalent to NVQ/A Level. The programs will develop your skills and proficiency in a wide range of technical areas. During the 3 years you will learn all about mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems within John Deere with the Turf Tech program focusing on machinery used within the sports turf industry.

You will be mentored by a time served engineer who will help you in your development and guide you with best practice in on-the-job situational learning. You will spend time away each year at the John Deere UK training centre in Saxondale, Nottinghamshire learning the theory of your role and then returning to the depot to work closely with your mentor putting this knowledge into practice.

Entry requirements are a grade 4/C or above in Maths and English as well as being able to pass a mechanical aptitude test advisors. The apprenticeship is run in line with ProVQ who are John Deere’s structured learning and assessment partner for this program who provide support services whilst you are in our program enabling you to achieve the highest standard of work for our customers.

It is essential that you register with the Apprenticeship Finder website as part of your application. That link is here https://apprenticeshipfinder.co.uk/ Applicants not registered will be discounted.

Closing date for applications will be 1700 on Friday 24 th April 2026 with interviews to be scheduled during May and June ready for apprentices to start their John Deere journey in September 2025. Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter written without the use of AI.

In return for this TAG offer you an excellent pay and benefits package with overtime and incentive structure, pension scheme, generous holiday allowance and also Vitality Health. In addition to this TAG are committed to the ongoing professional development of all staff and offer each team member the chance to hone their skill set through class leading CPD and in house training.

To find out any further information please get in touch with recruitment coordinator Guy Bunting on 07507671283 or apply today and start your John Deere journey

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