Agricultural Engineering Technician

Typical Salary

£20,000 To £38,000

Typical Hours

40 to 42 variable

evenings / weekends / bank holidays on shifts

How To Become a Agricultural Engineering Technician

You can get into this job through:

a university course
a college course
an apprenticeship
applying directly

College / University

You can do a foundation degree or degree in:

agricultural engineering
agricultural machinery engineering
agricultural technology

at least 1 A level, or equivalent, for a foundation degree

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

You can do a Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Land-Based Technology or Land-Based Engineering at an agricultural college.

2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course

Apprenticeship

You can get into this job through a land-based service engineering technician advanced apprenticeship. You can do this with an equipment manufacturer, service and repair contractor or at an agricultural college.

5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

You may be able to apply to vacancies directly if you've got a qualification and experience in land-based engineering or servicing heavy plant equipment.

Other Routes

Other Routes are not listed for this job.

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

maths knowledge
knowledge of engineering science and technology
design skills and knowledge
knowledge of physics
to be thorough and pay attention to detail
excellent verbal communication skills
analytical thinking skills
the ability to use your initiative
to be able to use a computer and the main software packages competently

Day To Day Tasks

Depending on your role, your day-to-day duties may include:

helping agricultural engineers develop new products
creating equipment plans using computer aided design (CAD) software
making parts and building machinery
testing the machinery's electrical and mechanical systems
carrying out maintenance checks on mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
installing machinery on site
inspecting, removing, replacing and testing equipment
researching machinery developments and market trends
demonstrating and selling new equipment and parts
dealing with enquiries and orders

Working Environment

You could work in an office, in a workshop or in a factory.

Your working environment may be physically demanding and outdoors in all weathers.

Career Path & Progression

Career Path & Progression are not listed for this job.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Further information

You can find more details about land-based careers and courses through the Institution of Agricultural Engineers and the Landbased Engineering Training and Education Committee.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.