Apprenticeship Schemes
Apprenticeships
Our development programmes are designed to train and develop the skills you need to pursue a career working within the Agriculture and Turf machinery industry. The comprehensive programme provides you with an exciting and challenging opportunity to achieve formal qualifications through extensive product training. As a full-time member of our team, we’ll be with you every step of the way while you put theory to practice and provide invaluable real-world work experience.
2026 Apprentice Recruitment:
The following locations have an apprentice vacancy:
- Baldock (Turf vacancy only) – Newnham Road, Newnham, Baldock, Hertfordshire SG7 5DP (this is a new depot opening in 2026)
- Ardleigh (Ag and Turf vacancies) – Essex CO7 7LG
- Worlingworth (Ag vacancy only) – Suffolk IP13 7HU
- Framfield (Ag and Turf vacancies) – East Sussex TN22 5RN
How to Apply:
If you’re interested in an apprenticeship starting in September 2026, use the Useful Links (on the right of this page) to register. As part of the process you will be asked to complete an application form and three assessments. The assessments cover the areas of: English, Spelling and Grammar, and Maths. Our apprentices are required to have a minimum of GCSE English & Maths at Grade A-C or 4 & above (predicted grades will be requested for those taking their exams).
What to expect from a John Deere Land-Based Service Technician apprenticeship:
The programme is a fantastic start to your working career, setting you on a rewarding long-term career path while making a real contribution to our continued growth.
We offer fully accredited John Deere Land-Based Service Technician apprenticeships for:
- Agricultural Technicians – emphasis on agricultural machinery
- Turf Technicians – the same skills as the Agricultural Technician but with emphasis on machines used by sports turf businesses and garden machinery.
Ag Tech and Turf Tech apprentices will initially work towards the Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard. Having completed Level 2, apprentices, subject to approval, may then progress to the Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard.
The course combines on the job training at a Tuckwell depot with blocks of residential training at the John Deere Training Centre in Nottinghamshire. All travel and accommodation costs are covered by the employer.
Read more about John Deere’s apprenticeship launch event here.
Why pick an apprenticeship?
