*Are you interested in engineering and sports? Have you ever thought about how you could combine these two interests? Did you 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 Turf Tech apprenticeship is a three year course working on on machines used within the sports turf industry leading you to a Level 3 Landbased Engineering Diploma. 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 machinery.

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 Langar, 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 or above in Maths and English as well as being able to pass a mechanical aptitude test. 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.

Applications should be made with a CV and cover letter written without AI in Word or PDF format. Closing date for applications will be 1200 on Saturday 31st May 2025 with interviews to be scheduled at the end of June 2025 ready for apprentices to start their John Deere journey in September 2025

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

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Apprenticeship

Pay: £7.55-£12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Additional leave
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Free or subsidised travel
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Sick pay
Store discount

Schedule:

Day shift
Monday to Friday

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: VA188
Expected start date: 01/09/2025

Tallis Amos Group

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