Apprenticeships
Your Future In Agriculture: Scot Agri Apprenticeships
The Scot Agri Apprenticeship is ideal for anyone interested in anything mechanical who would like to earn while they learn!
The program lasts four years and will provide you with the training you need to become a fully qualified service engineer and allow you to work on machinery from world-leading manufacturers such as JCB, Massey Ferguson, Horsch, Berthoud, and more.
We also offer several benefits including a healthcare cash plan, access to high street discounts, and 30 days annual leave.
Why Choose a Scot Agri Apprenticeship?
Scot Agri apprenticeships are designed for those who want to combine their love of agriculture with a hands-on career in engineering. You’ll gain valuable experience working with some of the biggest names in the industry, including JCB, Massey Ferguson, Horsch, Berthoud, and more.
Here’s what you can expect at Scot Agri:
- A blend of college-based training and real-world on the job learning
- Working with cutting-edge agricultural machinery
- Exceptional technical training at our dedicated training centre at Scot JCB Group Head Office in Glasgow
- The chance to visit JCB headquarters in Uttoxeter and tour the factories
By the end of the four years, you’ll graduate as a fully qualified Service Engineer with an SVQ in Land-based Engineering, ready to take on the challenges of modern agriculture.
Agricultural Service Engineer Apprenticeship Scheme
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for people who are:
🌾 Passionate about agriculture and machinery
💡 Problem-solvers with a keen eye for detail
🤝 Team players who value hard work and reliability
⏰ Committed to learning, good timekeeping, and meeting deadlines
Whether you’ve grown up around farms or just have a natural interest in machinery, we’d love to hear from you!
What Will You Learn?
As an apprentice at Scot Agri, you’ll gain hands-on experience and learn the skills needed to keep agricultural machinery running at its best. You’ll cover:
- The basics of hydraulics, electrics, and engines
- Advanced techniques for diagnosing and solving mechanical issues
- Customer service and teamwork skills to excel in the agricultural industry
You’ll learn from experienced engineers who understand the challenges and rewards of working in agriculture.
Year 1
College
Learning the basics/Introductions.
In-house Training
Apprentice induction at Glasgow Training Centre and online Scot JCB training.
On the Job
In between, you'll be out and about with your team learning from real life experience.
Year 2
College
Continuing curriculum working on your portfolio.
In-house Training
Basic electrics, hydraulics, transmissions and engines.
On the Job
In between, you’ll be out and about with your team learning from real life experience.
Year 3
College
Completing the course and finishing your portfolio to gain your qualification.
In-house Training
Product specific training (depot dependant).
On the Job
In between, you will take what you have learned from college and working with our engineers to be able to complete some tasks unsupervised.
Year 4
College
Complete any outstanding work.
In-house Training
Product specific/forklift training (age dependant).
On the Job
In your final year it is expected that you will be able to complete tasks unsupervised and work independently.
Meet Jack Bousie
Meet Jack
Hear from Jack while he was in the 3rd year of his Apprenticeship.
How to Apply
Applications for our 2025 apprenticeship intake open on 6th January 2025.
Tips for Your Application
✔ Tell us why you’re interested in agricultural engineering and what you bring to the team.
✔ Include your grades (or expected grades) and when you achieved them.
✔ Share any work experience you’ve had and what you learned from it.
