Apprenticeship Schemes

Apprenticeships

If you’re interested in an apprenticeship starting in 2025 or 2026, please visit our Current Vacancies page and register on the Looking for an Apprenticeship? opportunity.

Our development programmes are designed to train and develop the skills you need to pursue a career working within the Agriculture and Turf machinery industry. The comprehensive, 3-year programme provides you with an exciting and challenging opportunity to achieve formal qualifications through extensive product training. As a full-time member of our team, we’ll be with you every step of the way while you put theory to practice and provide invaluable real-world work experience.

What to expect from a John Deere apprenticeship:

The programme is a fantastic start to your working career, setting you on a rewarding long-term career path while making a real contribution to our continued growth.

We offer fully accredited John Deere apprenticeships for:

Agricultural Technician – emphasis on agricultural machinery
Turf Technician – the same skills as the Agricultural Technician but with emphasis on machines used by sports turf businesses and garden machinery
Parts Technician – emphasis on parts, the parts systems, a profitable retail environment and merchandising goods

Managing Director James Tuckwell is a strong believer in the programme and in the development of young people, stating “I was given a great start to life and learnt my trade both on our farm, in our workshops and in the classroom. We want to give these opportunities to the next generation and an apprenticeship at Tuckwells is the foundation for a successful career.”

Why pick an apprenticeship?

Apprenticeships provide the first step on the ladder of opportunity to really great prospects – enabling you to climb, rung by rung, towards greater earning potential and future prosperity. By allowing you to earn while you learn, there’s no need to pay fees or take out a loan, and you gain a brilliant hands-on experience in your chosen industry.