Apprentice Farm Mechanic
Worth Farms Limited · Holbeach Hurn · posted 30 June 2026
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- Learning responsibility for the repairs and maintenance for a large modern fleet of machinery on a progressive cereal and root crop farming business
- Work closely with the farm workshop team to ensure that machinery is proactively and systematically maintained and ensure records are kept to the highest standards
- Learn and understand the development of workshop systems and procedures in line with company protocol
- Assist in managing the stock and sourcing of spare parts and consumables with our suppliers
- Assist in ensuring machinery and workshop equipment is health and safety compliant
- Contribute to the farms health and safety team and help us drive towards being industry leading
- Assisting on working with other parts of the business closely to provide support and services; Golf Course, Property, Production
- Keep up to date with modern machinery developments and implement a comprehensive machinery maintenance schedule
- Maintain logs of repairs, servicing, and parts inventory alongside the farm mechanic
Your training
The typical delivery model for this apprenticeship is 4 days in the workplace and 1 day dedicated to off-the-job learning.
Apprentices will spend the majority of their time developing practical skills and gaining hands-on experience within the workplace, supported by their employer and assessor.
Off-the-job learning will usually take place through planned college attendance, online learning, workshops, tutorials, and training activities designed to support knowledge, skills, and behaviours required for the apprenticeship standard.
College delivery days will take place at the Riseholme College, Showground Campus, Scampton, Lincoln LN1 2ZR.
Where it leads
On completion of the Level 2 apprenticeship, the successful candidate will be supported to progress onto a Level 3 qualification, with ongoing development and the opportunity to secure a full-time role within the business.
About Worth Farms Limited
A.H. Worth is a family-owned business spanning four generations, dedicated to delivering top quality and value in fresh produce.
Operating from Fosdyke, Lincolnshire, we manage a vast farming operation and maintain joint ventures in fresh produce. We grow and package fresh, wholehead vegetables for wholesale and high-street retailers.
Aligning with our farming operations, we are all about growing and nurturing our own People. A progressive company, we invest heavily in sustainable projects from using anaerobic digestion and solar energy to power our premises, to ensuring regenerative farming methods are used out in our fields.
With passionate support service teams in our offices, in-house training coordinators and a robust staff engagement programme, we endeavour to make sure everyone enjoys a healthy work/life balance and is supported to reach their potential.
Things to consider
This is a physically demanding, hands-on role involving manual labour and practical engineering work. You should be comfortable working in a practical, sometimes dirty environment and be prepared to get fully involved in day-to-day tasks.
The role will involve working both indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions, so resilience and a strong work ethic are essential. Due to varying workloads, seasonal demands, and the wide range of machinery and equipment you will be working with, flexibility and adaptability are important. During peak periods, longer working hours may occasionally be required.
Due to the rural location and early start times, access to reliable transport to both the workplace and college is essential. Own transport would be highly advantageous.
Essential Requirements
- Ability to travel reliably to both the workplace and college
- Commitment to attending college and successfully completing the apprenticeship programme
- Strong willingness to learn and develop technical skills
- Commitment to working towards a full driving licence if not already obtained
Desirable Skills / Knowledge
- Welding experience
- Oxy-acetylene use
- Basic vehicle electrical knowledge (12v / 24v systems)
- Knowledge of machinery design, hydraulics, electronics, or environmental engineering
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English (grade 3/D) — essential
- GCSE Maths (grade 3/D) — essential
Where you'll work
- Fleet Estate Office, Manor Farm, Holbeach Hurn, Holbeach, PE12 8LR
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