Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice

DAVID BRATT & SONS (HAULAGE) LTD

Stockport (SK3 0SB)

Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 22 July 2025

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Summary

David Bratt & Sons (Haulage) Ltd is a reputable haulage company based in Stockport. We specialise in the distribution and delivery of steel, construction materials and control panels. We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at David Bratt & Sons as a Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician - apply today!

Wage

£15,311.40 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
Shift work 6.00am - 2.00pm or 2.00pm - 10.00pm, Monday - Friday and alternate Saturdays, 7.00am - 2.00pm.

38 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 18 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

  • Learning the fundamentals of HV technologies - HV chassis, engine, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic & air braking, electrical systems, and testing
  • Learning how to service, maintain and repair a range of different light and heavy commercial vehicles
  • Ensure all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner
  • Working alongside a qualified Technician/Mentor
  • Liaise with parts dept. to identify and order parts
  • To represent David Bratt and Sons in a professional & courteous

Where you'll work

Unit 1A Mackenzie Industrial Estate
Bird Hall Lane
Stockport
SK3 0SB

Training

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

Training provider

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

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.

Training schedule

8 x 1 week Block Release at our Wythenshawe facility - each year. 20% off-the-job.

  • Technical knowledge and practical skills
  • Reflective practice
  • Learning while shadowing a mentor
  • Practicing skills to enhance knowledge
  • Learning from technical training provided by the employer and sector businesses
  • EPA preparation and development

End point assessment:

Assessments will be in three parts-

  • EPA 1: Multiple Choice Exams
  • EPA 2: Practical task observations
  • EPA 3: Professional discussion

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Mathematics (grade 4)

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

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Communication skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Initiative
  • IT skills
  • Logical
  • Number skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Physical fitness
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

Shift work 6.00am - 2.00pm or 2.00pm - 10.00pm, Monday - Friday and alternate Saturdays, 7.00am - 2.00pm. Q.1. How do you plan to get to work, to ensure you arrive on time? Q.2. What interests you in this role?

About this employer

David Bratt & Sons (Haulage) Ltd., is a reputable haulage company based in Cheadle, Stockport. We specialise in the distribution and delivery of steel, construction materials and control panels. We have an exciting opportunity to join our Transport team at David Bratt & Sons as a Transport Administrator - is this role for you, apply today!

After this apprenticeship

Permanent job as a Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician, with future opportunities to further develop your skills and knowledge.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333173.

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Closes in 13 days (Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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