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2026 Hutcheon and Pearce Service Technician ApprenticeshipCowra, NSWApplications for our 2026 Apprenticeship Intake are now LIVE!Start Date: Apprenticeships Commence January 2026Timeframe: 4 yearsYears 1 3: Formal TrainingEngage in 6 weeks of intensive training each year.Participate in blocks of classes at the John Deere High-Performance Academy in Wagga Wagga.Receive instruction from industry experts, covering topics such as engine service, electrical systems, hydraulics, and GPS technology.Year 4: On-the-Job ExperienceApply your skills in a real-world setting to address specific areas for improvement.Ensure all competency criteria are met and gain confidence in your abilities.Training: Youll complete a Certificate III in Agricultural Mechanical Technology through TAFE NSW and the John Deere High-Performance Academy in Wagga Wagga exclusively with other Hutcheon and Pearce apprentices.TAFE Attendance: For the first 3 years, youll attend 3 separate, fortnight blocks of formal training each year at the TAFE Primary Industry Centre in Wagga Wagga. To further cement your training, your 4th year is designed to provide you with the opportunity to put your learning into practice in the workshop.Support: Youll have a dedicated Training and Apprenticeship Coordinator to assist you throughout your apprenticeship. Additionally, there are over 500 employees with diverse knowledge and skills available to lean on for support.Benefits: Hutcheon and Pearce pay above-award wages for apprentices, provide uniforms, and provide financial assistance for tooling, and TAFE expenses.Prospects: As you advance in your career, you may have opportunities for growth, such as becoming a specialist Diagnostic Service Technician, Master Technician, Service Foreman, Service Manager, Branch Manager or TECSight Technical Support Specialist.Discounts: Exclusive staff discounts on John Deere parts, products, toys and merchandise, Access to Toyota Fleet Vehicle discounts, Cashback offers and discounts to popular stores through our Swag Store App and receive free financial education (buying a home and budgeting), discounted interest rates and Book a Banker workplace appointments through our Corporate Partnership with St George Bank to help you achieve your personal goals.Interviews: Interviews for our High-Performance Apprenticeship Program are held on two separate days. If successful, youll need to be available to attend the interview day assigned to your chosen branch where travel may be required.Northern Interview Day | September Dates TBCAttending branches: Cowra, Dubbo, Forbes, Gunnedah, Orange, Quirindi, Tamworth, Warren, and Wee WaaSouthern Interview Day | September Dates TBCAttending branches: Albury, Coleambally, Finley, Griffith, Temora, and Wagga Wagga*If you have applied for multiple branches that have been separated into differing regions as listed above, you will only be expected to attend one. Please consider travel may be required to attend an interview day if you are shortlisted. Further information will be made available to those who progress to the interview stage after our applications close.Applications are open from June 2025 until 24th August 2025We receive a large number of applications for our HPA Apprenticeship Program so please consider including the following in your application: Cover Letter detailing a bit about yourself; background, hobbies, reasons why youre interested in an apprenticeship with us Complete the screening questions sent to you via email after you submit your applicationAbout Hutcheon and PearceHutcheon & Pearce, the largest Australian family-owned John Deere dealership, with a rich history, spanning over 70 years across NSW. We proudly operate out of 20 locations and are committed to providing quality service in the agricultural / lifestyle industry. As a leading provider of John Deere equipment, were committed to providing top-notch equipment, exceptional after-sales support, and outstanding service to our customers.Our team embodies four core values Community, Innovation, Integrity, and Teamwork.These values drive our commitment to excellence, lasting relationships, strategic growth, ethical conduct, and shared success.Hutcheon & Pearce has always been a proud family business.If you have any questions, please reach out via email to pandc@hutcheonandpearce.com.auOr go to our website for further information and FAQsAs part of the recruitment process, pre-employment checks will be conducted in line with the requirements of the position.Hutcheon and Pearce is an inclusive employer. We strive to reflect the communities that surround us, as a result, we welcome and encourage applications from skilled people from all walks of life.Role TypeCompany OverviewHutcheon and Pearce have always been a proud family business. Since 1953, we have grown to more than 560 employees across 20 branches in NSW. As we continue to grow alongside the needs of our customers in the ever-changing agricultural sector, its important that we find the best people to join our team. Our rule of thumb is simple: hire for attitude and train for skill. If you have the right attitude for our company, well train you to become the best of the best. From new apprentices and trainees right through to leadership positions, we offer you the flexibility, support and opportunity to grow your career. Youll notice the difference at Hutcheon and Pearce. #J-18808-Ljbffr