Level 2/3 Heavy Apprentice Wanted

Summary

We are offering a full time position for a level 2 or level 3 apprentice to come along and join our team. We are a family ran business with over 35 years in the trade. We have all tools etc available to use and you wont find a better mentor to learn from.

Wage

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

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Depending on experience etc wages will vary. apprentice wage is lowest

Training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm. Overtime available.

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

HGV inspections
HGV Defect work
HGV Mot Prep
Trailer Inspections
Trailer Defect work
MOT Prep
Mot Inspections
General Maintenance & Servicing
Cleaning
Achieving Targets
Following Instructions

Where you'll work

West Farm
Garmondsway
Ferryhill
DL17 9DX

Training

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

College or training organisation

HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION

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 apprentice will be following rules given by the Owner/Manager.

Shadowing work employees and doing simple tasks at 1st then progressing to more in depth work etc.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

Other in:

HGV (grade pass)
HGV (grade Pass)

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
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Physical fitness

Other requirements

OWN TRANSPORT IS ESSENTIAL PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF RELY ON PUBLIC SERVICES AS NO SERVICE PASSES WORKSHOP LOCATION.

About this company

Family Owned & Ran Business on private premisis all tools for all jobs available to use good team to work for

After this apprenticeship

Full time employment.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SW MAINTENANCE

Adam

stephenwilson19@btinternet.com

07731605101

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000323797.

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Closes on Thursday 31 July 2025

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