Land-based Engineering

Careers in this area can be exciting, with lots of chances to get promotion and work in different places, like food and drink, agriculture or forestry.

You’ll need problem-solving abilities and should be able to come up with innovative solutions when working with the latest in technology.

Find out more about the variety of jobs available in Land-based Engineering by clicking on the arrows or icons in our presentation below.

If you want a less serious look at careers in land-based engineering, have a look at our video with stand-up comedian and farmer, Jim Smith.

There is always a demand for new entrants into the sector, and there are a number of different pathways available. You could specialise in agricultural machinery, forestry, marketing and demonstrations or maybe you would prefer a research and development post. Take a look at the examples of typical jobs below for some inspiration, or watch our careers video with former Modern Apprentice Michael Rolfe.