Heavy Vehicle Apprentice Technician (Ashford)

Summary

Are you passionate about vehicle engineering? Seeking to earn while you learn? Working directly with the iconic power and innovation of Mercedes-Benz trucks? Join our esteemed Mercedes-Benz dealership as an apprentice and become a fully qualified Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Technician, all while receiving a competitive salary.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Starting salary of £7.55 per hour. After completion of your first year, your salary will increase in line with the National Minimum Wage.

Training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, working between 8am - 5pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 August 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

As an apprentice, you will work on a range of Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles alongside our dedicated and highly qualified Mercedes-Benz technicians. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will learn how to work safely within a heavy vehicle workshop, which will mean that you will:

Service, maintain, and repair Mercedes-Benz HGVs to ensure road safety and compliance.
Utilise specialist tools and equipment for diagnostics and repairs
Learn how to prepare and pass HGVs for MOT
Learn from Mercedes-Benz technicians renowned in the industry.

Our apprenticeship means you can become a technician, qualified to work on some of the most recognised and technologically advanced trucks on the road.

Where you'll work

Unit 2, Brookfield Industrial Estate
Leacon Rd
Ashford
TN23 4TU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SPARSHATT TRUCK & VAN LIMITED

Your training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

Carry out the basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HV
The ability to keep updated with emerging new technologies within the HV industry.
Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to the company and legislative processes.
Access specific and related HV technical information appropriately.
The ability to service, inspect and maintain HVs and trailers to meet company, Driver and vehicle standards agency (DVSA) and manufacturers’ standards.
Use a range of diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment to identify faults and underlying causes on HV’s.
Successfully inspect and prepare vehicles and trailers to meet DVSA standards prescribed in the tester’s manual.
Carry out final quality checks before handover to the customer without supervision.
Apply advanced diagnostic principles and logical/problem solving techniques and regimes.
Maintain records to company and operators’ licence obligations and regulation.
To be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written mediums both internally and with customers on a range of topics that will support, HV inspection and diagnosing techniques.

Your training plan

You will be working towards a Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance, which may also include Functional Skills in English and maths. To help you succeed, you will receive on-the-job training while at our Ashford workshop and will attend the Sparshatt Training Academy one day a week located at our Dartford Depot. As our own training provider, we can make sure your workshop mentors are kept up-to-date with your progress. We offer support throughout to ensure you receive the best all-around learning experience, always striving to meet your needs.

More training information

What this opportunity brings to you:

Comprehensive Training: Pursue an IMI (Institute of the Motor Industry) Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance qualification.
Practical Experience: Collaborate with Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicles alongside highly trained technicians.
Career Advancement: Unlock numerous opportunities within the automotive industry.
Dedicated Training Day: Delivered by our Academy Trainer, James Avison, the training day allows you to continuously develop your skills while on the job. One day per week will be dedicated to training, held at our Dartford depot. For those travelling a distance, hotel accommodation will be provided one night per week near to the Academy.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade A* – C (9 – 4))
Maths (grade A* – C (9 – 4))

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Physical fitness
A willingness to learn

Other requirements

We have a total of 14 apprenticeships available across 10 of our sites. This is for our Ashford depot. Please visit our website for more details. As part of our recruitment, we will hold a selection day for all shortlisted candidates. These will take place between the 17th and 20th of June. You will be sent more details if shortlisted.

About this company

SAGA Truck and Van is part of RCM SAGA, a renowned European automotive dealership group comprising nearly 70 Mercedes-Benz Truck, Van, and Car dealerships. Since opening its first site in 1970, RCM SAGA has expanded across the European market, establishing a strong presence and reputation within the automotive industry. As part of this trusted network, SAGA Truck and Van is proud to offer an exciting apprenticeship opportunity for aspiring technicians looking to launch their careers with a market-leading brand. In 2025, SAGA Truck and Van proudly acquired Motus Truck & Van, bringing together a strong, unified team of 600 employees across five counties in the UK. This marks an exciting chapter of growth and opportunity within the organisation. This is a fantastic time to start your career in a thriving and expanding business, where emerging opportunities are constantly on the horizon. Our values are Passion, Performance and Respect, which you will experience through our culture and people from day one. Join us and contribute to our enduring success.

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Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Following completion of your apprenticeship, you will become a fully qualified heavy vehicle technician with a vast set of skills that will enable you to have a career within the automotive industry. In addition, we hope there will be opportunities to stay with Sparshatt Truck & Van as Commercial Vehicle Technician and continue your learning as you progress through the Mercedes Benz technician pathway from maintenance through to diagnostic level.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SAGA Truck & Van

Daniel Lopez

daniel.lopez@rcm-saga.uk

07803829739

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000317993.

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Closes in 25 days (Monday 2 June 2025 at 11:59pm)

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