Apprentice Agricultural Engineers

Your Career Path As part of our team, you’ll gain hands-on experience in our busy workshops while working towards a fully funded Agricultural Engineering Apprenticeship. Combining practical training with industry-recognised qualifications, you’ll develop the skills and knowledge needed to become a fully qualified Agricultural Service Engineer.

Agricultural engineering is a skilled profession with excellent long-term career prospects. As machinery becomes increasingly advanced, qualified engineers continue to be in high demand across the industry.

What You’ll Be Doing Working alongside experienced engineers, you’ll learn how to:

Service, maintain and repair agricultural machinery and equipment

Diagnose faults using the latest computer diagnostic technology

Assemble and prepare new and used machinery for delivery

Carry out workshop maintenance and support activities

Inspect and valet machinery to a high standard

Follow safe working practices and manufacturer guidelines

Support the workshop team with a variety of day-to-day engineering tasks

No two days are the same and you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of machinery, technology and engineering challenges.

What We’re Looking For Candidates who are:

Enthusiastic and eager to learn

Reliable and self-motivated

Practical with a keen interest in machinery and engineering

Able to work both independently and as part of a team

Detail-oriented and committed to producing high-quality work

Positive with a willingness to learn

Entry Requirements Applicants should have:

A minimum of two National 4 qualifications, including English and Mathematics

Two National 5 Qualifications In Any Subject OR

Successfully completed a National Certificate in Land-Based Engineering

Applicants must be aged 16 or over. Training and Development Successful candidates will initially join our workshop team, gaining valuable practical experience while developing their skills.

Those who demonstrate commitment, enthusiasm and potential will be supported through a fully funded apprenticeship programme delivered in partnership with Scotland’s Rural College, Barony Campus.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll receive ongoing mentoring, structured training and the opportunity to build a rewarding career within Hamilton Ross Group.

Many of our engineers have built long and successful careers within the business, progressing through apprenticeship routes and developing specialist technical skills along the way.

Why Join Hamilton Ross Group? Join one of Scotland’s leading agricultural machinery dealerships

Proudly recognised in the inaugural Scotsman Insider 500 as one of Scotland’s top-performing companies

Fully funded apprenticeship pathway

Hands-on experience with leading machinery brands and cutting-edge technology Industry-recognised qualifications

Supportive and experienced team environment

Ongoing training and career development opportunities

Excellent long-term career prospects within a growing and successful business

Build Your Future with Hamilton Ross Group

Take the first step towards becoming a fully qualified Agricultural Service Engineer.

If you’re ready to start your career in agricultural engineering, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and start your journey with Hamilton Ross Group.

Hamilton Ross Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates and are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.