Summer Internship - Agricultural Service Technician
Salary:
Competitive
Location:
Tilshead (Wiltshire)
Job Type:
Full time - 6 week contract (Monday 20th July - Friday 28th August)
Hours:
8am - 5pm Monday - Friday (40 hours per week) - for 18+ Saturday working on a rota basis (overtime will be paid)
Reporting to:
Service Manager
About Us
Hunt Forest Group is a family run, expanding and ambitious company, operating throughout the South of England making us one of the largest John Deere dealerships in the country with over 50 years of industry experience. We appreciate and value hard work and dedication from our people, who are not just employees but who each play a vital role in the overall success of our business. In return, we provide each person with great benefits and job security in a fast paced and evolving industry, supporting key areas of agriculture, commercial and professional ground care and construction.
We support continuous professional development and encourage each person to grow and reach their full potential, to be the best they can be, which in turn supports the business to achieve its mission.
The "Service Technician of Tomorrow" Summer Internship Programme
The Service Technician of Tomorrow Programme is a paid summer internship created by Hunt Forest Group for students studying or just finished either a Land Based Engineering (Levels 2 & 3) or an Automotive/Engineering qualification (Levels 2 & 3). The programme is designed to give motivated students real world, hands-on experience working with modern agricultural and turf machinery, guided by experienced Service Technicians. The internship will run from Monday 20th July - Friday 28th August (6 weeks).
The Role
As a summer Intern at Hunt Forest Group you will:
- Assist qualified technicians in the workshop
- Carry out servicing, maintenance and basic repairs on agricultural and turf machinery
- Learn how to diagnose faults using modern tools and technology
- Gain exposure to industry-leading machinery and brands
- Develop professional skills such as teamwork, time management, and communication
The Benefits
- Paid whilst you work on the internship
- Valuable industry experience with a main John Deere dealer
- Insight into a full-time career in the agricultural and turf machinery sector
- Mentoring from skilled engineers and technicians
- A strong addition to your CV and future job applications
- Potential progression to Apprenticeships/Full-time technician roles
Relevant Skills/Experience:
- An interest in and basic mechanical competence within an engineering field
- Basic experience of maintaining and repairing equipment
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently from own initiative.
- Good timekeeping
- Strong communication skills
Closing Date:
Sunday 31st May 2026
Interview Date:
W/C Monday 8th June 2026
Sectors
Sectors
Salary:
Competitive
Location:
Tilshead (Wiltshire)
Job Type:
Full time - 6 week contract (Monday 20th July - Friday 28th August)
Hours:
8am - 5pm Monday - Friday (40 hours per week) - for 18+ Saturday working on a rota basis (overtime will be paid)
Reporting to:
Service Manager
About Us
Hunt Forest Group is a family run, expanding and ambitious company, operating throughout the South of England making us one of the largest John Deere dealerships in the country with over 50 years of industry experience. We appreciate and value hard work and dedication from our people, who are not just employees but who each play a vital role in the overall success of our business. In return, we provide each person with great benefits and job security in a fast paced and evolving industry, supporting key areas of agriculture, commercial and professional ground care and construction.
We support continuous professional development and encourage each person to grow and reach their full potential, to be the best they can be, which in turn supports the business to achieve its mission.
The "Service Technician of Tomorrow" Summer Internship Programme
The Service Technician of Tomorrow Programme is a paid summer internship created by Hunt Forest Group for students studying or just finished either a Land Based Engineering (Levels 2 & 3) or an Automotive/Engineering qualification (Levels 2 & 3). The programme is designed to give motivated students real world, hands-on experience working with modern agricultural and turf machinery, guided by experienced Service Technicians. The internship will run from Monday 20th July - Friday 28th August (6 weeks).
The Role
As a summer Intern at Hunt Forest Group you will:
- Assist qualified technicians in the workshop
- Carry out servicing, maintenance and basic repairs on agricultural and turf machinery
- Learn how to diagnose faults using modern tools and technology
- Gain exposure to industry-leading machinery and brands
- Develop professional skills such as teamwork, time management, and communication
The Benefits
- Paid whilst you work on the internship
- Valuable industry experience with a main John Deere dealer
- Insight into a full-time career in the agricultural and turf machinery sector
- Mentoring from skilled engineers and technicians
- A strong addition to your CV and future job applications
- Potential progression to Apprenticeships/Full-time technician roles
Relevant Skills/Experience:
- An interest in and basic mechanical competence within an engineering field
- Basic experience of maintaining and repairing equipment
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently from own initiative.
- Good timekeeping
- Strong communication skills
Closing Date:
Sunday 31st May 2026
Interview Date:
W/C Monday 8th June 2026
