Landbased Engineering Training and Education Committee Limited

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08/09/2022

John Deere is marking the 30th anniversary of its renowned apprenticeship programme with an open day to recruit the next generation of technicians to work across its agriculture, turf and parts business.

The open day will be held on 6 October, with three sessions being run at 10am, 1pm, and 3pm. Refreshments will be provided throughout the day, and entry is free, although pre-booking is a requirement as places are limited.

Booking is live at

Attend the John Deere Apprenticeship Open Day to explore our brand new training centre and learn about becoming an apprentice technician.

08/09/2022

JCB creates more than 150 new jobs with £8 million talent investment 🚜

JCB has created more than 150 new jobs for apprentices and graduates with an £8 million investment in its industry-leading early careers programme. The new recruits started their jobs this week as JCB focuses on training the next generation of manufacturers, engineers, and business specialists. Com...

26/07/2022

Our Technician of the Year competition results are out!

🥇 James Hood of Manitou UK
🥈 Brad Smith of B&B Tractors
🥉 Craig Farmer of Bryson Tractors Ltd

The judges’ top three videos consisted of Craig Farmer of Bryson Tractors in third place, Brad Smith of B&B Tractors in second place, and James Hood of Manitou UK in first place. All three videos display incredible passion for their work and just how rewarding a career in Land-based Engineering can be.

The Land-based Engineering – Training and Education Committee (LE-TEC Ltd) are proud to announce the winners of their Technicians For 2022 competition. Designed to find and celebrate the UK’s best Technicians in the Land-based Engineering sector, entrants submitted a short video explaining a lit...

06/06/2022

The entries for the LE-TEC Technician of the Year 2022 are in.

Judging is underway and the standard is very high!

Results will be announced in the coming weeks, so watch this space!

31/05/2022

Just under 12 hours left to enter!
With some fantastic prizes on offer, now is the perfect time to grab your phone and share your story.
Share your journey in to Land-based Engineering today for your chance to win
https://landbasedengineering.com/news/were-looking-for-our-next-champion-technicians-to-be-the-voice-of-land-based-engineering-for-2022/

27/05/2022

Entries close TUESDAY 31st MAY!
Are you a land-based engineer or agricultural engineer? Then we want to hear your story! Share your journey so far, whether you're a 1st year apprentice, or a master technician, your story could win you an epic prize!

Full info in the photo!

23/05/2022

JUST UNDER A WEEK LEFT TO ENTER
Entries must be submitted by May 31st 2022 for the Technician of the Year competition!
Don't delay in grabbing your phone and sharing your story for a chance to win some fantastic prizes.
You'll have the chance to be a voice for the industry, helping to attract new talent!

https://landbasedengineering.com/news/were-looking-for-our-next-champion-technicians-to-be-the-voice-of-land-based-engineering-for-2022/

01/04/2022

Don't forget, there's still time to enter the Technician Of The Year Competition! Due to such a busy period right now for many technicians, the decision was made to extend the competition.

More information in original post below!

Fantastic News, we’re extending the deadline for the Technician of the Year competition to the end of May!
If you haven’t got your entry to us yet, you still have time! Competition now ending 31st May!

https://landbasedengineering.com/news/were-looking-for-our-next-champion-technicians-to-be-the-voice-of-land-based-engineering-for-2022/

28/03/2022

Fantastic News, we’re extending the deadline for the Technician of the Year competition to the end of May!
If you haven’t got your entry to us yet, you still have time! Competition now ending 31st May!

https://landbasedengineering.com/news/were-looking-for-our-next-champion-technicians-to-be-the-voice-of-land-based-engineering-for-2022/

15/03/2022

There is still time to submit your video to the LE-TEC Technician Of The Year Competition! The prize pool is simply incredible!

Prizes for 2022 include
- City & Guilds certified Refrigerant Handling Course and City & Guilds Air Conditioning Course, for two winners kindly funded by AP Air Europe Ltd, This will include meals and accommodation.

- A Makita Radio kindly donated by Makita UK

- A 70 pc Siegen Tool Kit by Sealey Tools, kindly donated by Kubota.

- BAGMA Handover and Installation Training for two winners, kindly funded by Merlo UK Ltd. This will take place at the new Merlo training facilities and the prize will include meals and accommodation.

- A Kärcher Professional HD Classic 4/8 Pressure Washer, kindly sourced by Bira Direct

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With two categories this year, one for someone who just embarking on their career and one for someone who hasmade a successful career and seen their vocation develop. A host of exciting prizes are up for grabs! Whether you’re an apprentice technician just starting out, or a master technician with ...