John Deere Welcomes Service Leavers to Explore New Career Opportunities

John Deere UK is offering a unique opportunity for military personnel looking to transition into a new career. The company has announced a special open day on June 13 at its UK & Ireland headquarters in Nottinghamshire, where servicemen and women can explore technician roles within the brand’s dealership network.

The John Deere Military Hiring Programme Insight Day will showcase some of the most advanced agricultural and professional turfcare equipment, highlighting the need for skilled technicians to service and maintain these machines. Attendees will have the chance to network with representatives from John Deere and its dealers, as well as hear presentations on the fulfilling nature of the technician role.

Allan Cochran, Training Centre Manager, emphasized the value of military talent in filling technician roles, citing successful transitions from the military to careers at John Deere dealerships. The event aims to provide a firsthand look at the machinery and a glimpse into the potential future career paths within the company.

The Military Hiring Programme is a global initiative to support transitioning servicemen and women, offering free training to prepare them for technician roles within John Deere. Allan highlighted the variety and fulfillment in these roles, from working on electric golf greens mowers to large combine harvesters.

For those interested in exploring a new career path outside of the military, the John Deere open day presents a valuable opportunity to learn more about the company and its technician roles. Attendees can sign up for the event for free and discover what a future with John Deere could hold.