Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Summary

As a Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice, you will train to inspect, maintain, and repair large vehicles such as HGVs, buses, and trailers. You’ll work alongside experienced technicians in a workshop or depot environment, gaining hands-on experience and technical knowledge.

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Weekly pay

Training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, worked between 08:00 and 17:00- including day release.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 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

Assisting with routine maintenance, including tasks such as oil changes, tyre changes, brake inspections and fluid level checks.
Learning Diagnostic Procedures, under supervision identifying and diagnosing faults using diagnostic equipment.
Performing repairs, assisting with minor and potentially larger repairs on various HGV components and systems.
Learning about safety regulations, both safety protocols and vehicle inspection and maintenance standards.
Completing and accurately documenting work performed, and materials used.
Attending training, participating in classroom based learning, and practical workshops.
Follow instructions, adhering to the guidance and instruction of qualified technicians.
Maintain a clean and organised working environment.
Complete all Health and Safety training required for your role.

Where you'll work

SILVANUS PARK
EDGAR MOBBS WAY
NORTHAMPTON
NN5 5JT

Training

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

College or training organisation

NORTHAMPTON COLLEGE

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 train four days a week at their employer’s workshop and attend Northampton College one day a week for classroom and practical learning.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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
Basic Mechanical Aptitude
Willing to learn
Ability to follow instructions

About this company

Wreford's is a family business with Michael Wreford, and sons Mark, Andy and Rob playing a hands on and active role at Team Wreford's Transport. We love what we do and it shows. With more than 118 years of experience in the field, we know our industry like the back of our hands. There’s no challenge too big or too small and we dedicate our utmost energy to every project we take on.

Company benefits

20 days annual leave plus bank holidays Free uniform and PPE 3% Employer Pension Contribution

After this apprenticeship

There is a possibility for the apprentice to stay with the company after completing the programme, depending on performance, attitude, and business needs.

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