Apprentice Engineer
Company: Rickarby Ltd. Dunbar Depot
Salary: Unspecified
Date posted: 17 April 2025
Apply before: Unspecified
The Job:
A Rickerby apprentice will receive ongoing support from an experienced team whilst training and earning a competitive wage at the same time. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in engineering, be willing to learn and demonstrate an interest in farm machinery. We offer a 2 year engineering apprenticeship with block release at the new dedicated CLAAS Academy at CLAAS UK Headquarters with an outcome of a Level 2 Land Based Service Engineering Standard, subject to the successful completion of the Level 2 program, the apprentice can then progress onto the Level 3 Land Based Engineering Standard. As well as Claas tractors and machinery we represent several other premium manufacturers - for example Lemken, McConnel, Opico, KRM, Bailey, Kawasaki, Abbey, and Schaffer.
To apply for this position please email your CV to careers@rickerby.net
- Location: Scotland, Edinburgh & The Lothians, Scottish Borders
- Industry: Agriculture, Engineering and Technology
- Job type: Permanent, Full-time

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