Apprentice – Workshop HGV Trailer Mechanic/Welder

STILLER WAREHOUSING & DISTRIBUTION LIMITED

County Durham (DL5 6SP)

Closes on Monday 25 August 2025

Posted on 22 July 2025

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Summary

The opportunity to work for a leading logistics company as an apprentice mechanic/welder. You will learn both on the job and also on day release.You will learn both practical and knowledge elements of the role as you progress through the apprenticeship, with potential career opportunities following completion of the apprenticeship.

Wage

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

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If you work overtime, we will pay you based on the following rates: Monday – Saturday – Overtime Rate: £11.33/hr

Training course
Engineering technician (level 3)
Hours
Hours of work: (Subject to change) 09.00– 17.00hrs Days to be confirmed

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 8 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

Main responsibilities once deemed competent through training will be:

  • To undertake general maintenance to trailers
  • To ensure the safe use of company-issued equipment for the task at hand
  • To fabricate trailer modifications and other equipment for the business
  • To provide assistance and support to other departments once the training was completed and as business needs dictate
  • To be proactive in health and safety hazard reporting to the business for required action to be taken
  • To undertake forklift and scissor lift duties once suitable and sufficient training has been undertaken
  • Driving company vehicles– for appropriate licenses held, when required

Where you'll work

Stiller Warehousing Ridgeway
Aycliffe Business Park
Newton Aycliffe
County Durham
DL5 6SP

Training

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

Training provider

NC GROUP LTD

Training course

Engineering technician (level 3)

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Training schedule

Training will take place on a day release basis (day to be confirmed) the apprentice will attended NC Group's academy on Aycliffe Business Park

More training information

  • NC Group Ltd. is rated Outstanding by Ofsted for its apprenticeship provision, and each program is carefully constructed to aid both the employer and the apprentice to achieve the best possible outcome
  • The training will be structured over a 36-month period with dedicated tutors with an array of sector specific knowledge and skills

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths (grade 4-9 or equivalent)

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4-9 or equivalent)

BTEC in:

Engineering (grade pass or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Positive can do atitude
  • Able to multitask & Prioritise

Other requirements

•A willingness to undertake a wide variety of tasks to include HGV Trailer Repairs, welding, fabrication of modifications, and washing of vehicles for inspection •Previous knowledge or aptitude for general maintenance repairs to site and fleet •Able to multitask, have ability to prioritise and be effective at problem solving •Have a positive, can-do attitude. •Be organized, a good team player, and, where required, following training, able to work on your own initiative. Be comfortable learning to drive on-site vehicles

About this employer

Gunter Stiller was brought to the North East of England as a prisoner of war, during his service in the German infantry in World War II. Following his capture, Gunter settled in our region and bought a truck in 1954. Stiller was born. In 1986, Gunter retired and his son, Paul, took over as Managing Director, enhancing Stiller’s reputation as an established force in the transport and logistics industry. Now, Paul’s son, Matthew, heads the firm, maintaining generations of core cultural values of customer service, business excellence, and integrity. Our people make us who we are... Our hard-working, professional team is your first port of call to discuss a new account, your existing agreement, or something else. Why not put a face to a name?

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After this apprenticeship

Below are some of the possible career paths that could be achieved following your level 3 apprenticeship:

  • Apprentice 
  • Supervisor
  • Workshop Manager
  • Transport Manager
  • HGV Driver

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NC GROUP LTD

Darren Tate

darren.tate@ncgroupltd.co.uk

01388737121

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332958.

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Closes on Monday 25 August 2025

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