Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician

Summary

Have you always had a passion for anything automotive? We are offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who has an interest for improving a range of vehicles as you will be working to bring them back to life! As a Heavy Vehicle Apprentice, you will be working alongside experienced team members to service, inspect and repair vehicles.

Wage

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

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Training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday 08:00 to 17:00. Saturday overtime available at time and a half. 1 hour unpaid lunch break as well as 2 paid 15 minute breaks.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 29 July 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

You will have the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge whilst carrying out maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes in your workplace, this will include mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical vehicle systems.

You will be immersed in the fast paced and thriving world of the automotive industry. The tasks you will face will be ever changing, with new technologies and diagnostic techniques constantly being introduced.

Some of the tasks you will be working on include:

Servicing vehicles – carrying out checks and general maintenance according to the manufacturer’s guidelines
Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components
Maintaining repair and service records

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Where you'll work

UNIT 10
GREAT WESTERN ROAD
MARTOCK
TA12 6HB

Training

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

College or training organisation

S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY 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

The apprenticeship training is delivered via weekly block releases at S&B throughout a year, learning will also take place in the workplace and a S&B Development Coach and Workplace Mentor are allocated to support and monitor your progress to help you reach your goals and manage your workload. Your employer will pay you when you are attending weekly training blocks at S&B.

More training information

S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist apprenticeship training provider located in Bedminster, Bristol. Whether you're seeking to kickstart your career in the automotive industry or business industry, S&B Automotive Academy is your go-to partner for excellence in training!

S&B has been training apprentices since the 1970’s and are one of the largest training providers in the Automotive and Business sector. We pride ourselves on our collaboration with a wide range of employers.

To be considered for this apprenticeship you must have GCSEs, Functional Skills or Key Skills at grade C/4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent), If your grades are below this, we will discuss your options for taking functional skills in Maths and/or English. As well as this, predicated grades are accepted, and work experience or knowledge is beneficial but not essential.

As a result you will receive the following:

Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard
Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths & English (if not already exempt)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 3)
Maths (grade 3)

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

Attention to detail
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Other requirements

Closing, interview and possible start date for this vacancy are subject to change. Interviews could commence at any time. S&B will send all applications to the employer, from this the employer will look at your details and evaluate the current candidates so you will be awaiting a response from either the employer or S&B if the employer would like to discuss further. Should you wish to retract your application at any point, we kindly request that you inform us at your earliest convenience.

About this company

HGV workshop services to the commercial truck and bus sector. Conveniently located close to the A303. All HGV facilities and work undertaken or arranged workshop and mobile. Safety inspection PMI, servicing, MOT, roller brake testing and pressure washing. Specialists in truck & trailer EBS /ABS / emission and chassis sub systems, proudly supporting all SW main dealer and independent workshops. Air-brake main Service Partners for Wabco, Knorr-Bremse, Haldex & IMS Ltd. Fleet maintenance. Technical consultants. Approved, audited workshop serving the UK's major fleet leasing companies. Local employer.

After this apprenticeship

We are committed to providing you with all the support and training you need to gain your apprenticeship qualification and to develop your career further with us. As a company, we love to help our employees by encouraging them, which could open up even more career opportunities.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED

David Watts

dwatts@sandbaa.com

07852344136

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323159.

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Closes on Monday 28 July 2025

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