Academy Technician Trainee in Bury St Edmunds

At CLAAS UK at Saxham we provide Sales, Service, Parts, IT, Marketing and Accounts support for our dealer network across the UK and Ireland. CLAAS UK is also the sole wholesale distributor for all CLAAS machinery in the UK and Ireland. Officially opened in 2020, our new state of the art headquarters provides a healthy, thriving environment for our employees and being a family run business, the well-being of our staff is paramount to our success. With a deep-rooted passion for our industry and its people, our work ethos is based on trust and mutual respect.

Your Role In Our Team

Based at the CLAAS UK Academy, the role supports the day-to-day technical, workshop and operational activities that underpin the delivery of high-quality apprentice and technical/sales training. The successful candidate will work closely with Academy Trainers and the wider Academy team to ensure training facilities, equipment and resources are prepared, compliant and fit for purpose. This is a development-focused role on a fixed term contract for 2 years, which is designed to build strong foundations in technical support, workshop operations, health & safety and apprentice engagement, while offering exposure to the wider Academy and apprenticeship landscape.

Working as part of the Academy team, the Academy Technician Trainee will:

• Support the daily operation of the Academy workshop, ensuring it is safe, organised and ready for training delivery.
• Assist with the setup, preparation and reset of workshops and machines for training sessions.
• Support Academy Trainers during practical training activities, ensuring resources and equipment are available and functioning.
• Carry out basic maintenance checks on tools, machinery and equipment, escalating issues where required.
• Support compliance with health, safety and safeguarding requirements across all Academy activities.
• Assist with the supervision of apprentices in the workshop, promoting safe working practices and professional behaviours.
• Contribute to the management and organisation of Academy resources, including tools, consumables and equipment.
• Support Academy and apprenticeship administration tasks where required, including course preparation and learner tracking.
• Take part in Academy events and activities such as inductions, assessments and graduations.
• Engage positively in training and development activities to build technical knowledge, confidence and capability.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the role as required by the Academy.

Your Profile

Qualifications/Requirements:

Essential:

• Background or strong interest in engineering and/or agriculture.
• Willingness to work towards enhanced DBS clearance.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely in a workshop environment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Basic IT skills (e.g. email, Microsoft Office).

Desirable:

• An engineering or agricultural qualification (or working towards one).
• Experience supporting others in a learning or mentoring environment.
• Knowledge of health & safety requirements in a workshop setting.

Personal Qualities

• Enthusiastic and reliable, with a strong work ethic.
• Comfortable working in a practical, fast-paced environment.
• Passionate about developing skills and supporting the next generation of CLAAS engineers.
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous professional development.
• Professional, approachable and safety-focused always.

Your Benefits

• Annual incentive scheme targeted to achieve 14% of salary.
• Brand new state of the art office building just off the A14 with free car parking.
• Ergonomic sit/stand desk.
• On site subsidised employee restaurant.
• 24 days annual leave rising by one day per calendar year to 28 with option to carry-over.
• Holiday purchase scheme to take annual leave to 30 days per annum.
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme with Company contribution of 8%.
• Life assurance – 4 x annual salary.
• Free eye test and money towards glasses.
• Employee Assistance Programme – free legal and personal support for employees and their families.
• Christmas close down period.
• Industry leading sickness pay.
• Discounts on EE and Microsoft products.
• The rewards of working for a family owned, Private Company where we value all of our employees as key players in our business.

We look forward to your application.

Your contact from our CLAAS Recruiting Team: Julie Christine White, CLAAS U.K. Ltd. (+44) 01284 777733