Description
Crawfords are looking for a motivated and hands‑on Apprentice Agricultural Technician to join our Service Team in Writtle. This is an exciting opportunity to build a long‑term career working with industry‑leading machinery from Massey Ferguson, Fendt, Valtra and Manitou.
If you’re enthusiastic, eager to learn, and enjoy practical, varied work, this apprenticeship will give you the skills, qualifications and experience to become a fully qualified Agricultural Technician.
About the Role
As an Apprentice Technician, you’ll learn how to service, repair and maintain a wide range of modern agricultural machinery. No two days are the same - you’ll be developing real technical skills, working alongside experienced Technicians, and gaining hands‑on experience with tractors, telehandlers, harvest equipment and more.
You’ll receive structured training through AGCO’s Apprenticeship Programme, combining on‑the‑job learning with block release training at college.
What You’ll Be Doing
· Learning to service and maintain agricultural machinery
· Assisting qualified Technicians with diagnostics and repairs
· Carrying out routine maintenance tasks
· Helping to keep the workshop clean, safe and organised
· Developing your technical knowledge across a wide range of equipment
(This is a summary of the role — additional tasks may be required as you progress.)
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
· Enthusiastic, willing to learn and genuinely interested in machinery
· Reliable, punctual and able to work well as part of a team
· Organised, focused and able to follow instructions
· Comfortable using computers and learning new systems
· From an agricultural background (helpful but not essential)
Entry Requirements
· English and Maths will be included in your training if needed.
· Apprentices must achieve GCSE Grade A–C / 4+ or Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Maths before completing the End Point Assessment.
Package & Benefits
· Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm
· Occasional Saturday mornings and additional hours for shows/working days
· Competitive salary
· 22 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
· Company pension
· Full support and training through AGCO’s Apprenticeship Programme
· Clear progression route into a fully qualified Technician role
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
