Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician Apprenticeship

STEADPLAN LTD

Nelson (BB9 6RS)

Closes in 13 days (Friday 8 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 25 July 2025

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Summary

Our range is at the forefront in terms of technology and quality, and we continue to advance innovation every day. Meaning that you will be working on and learning about industry-leading technology, systems and components. It’s an exciting environment where people are happy in their work and have a wealth of knowledge and skills to share.

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 -Friday (weekends maybe required). Times will be confirmed at the interview stage.

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

An exciting opportunity to work for MAN as part of a highly skilled workforce that is committed to quality. The course is fully supported with all the training you require to become fully qualified. With the rapid increase in the complexity of today’s trucks - and the technology needed to keep them up and running - first-class training for those involved in the vital servicing and maintenance of these vehicles has become more important than ever. The MAN Apprenticeship Programme gives you the chance to join a select group of specialist technicians working on some of the most modern, sophisticated trucks on the road.

The day-to-day tasks include:

  • Observing and assisting senior technicians
  • Following health and safety procedures
  • Servicing
  • MOT’s
  • All aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair

Where you'll work

16 Kirby Road, Lomeshaye Industrial Estate
Nelson
BB9 6RS

Training

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

Training provider

SKILLNET 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

How this programme is delivered:

This programme is delivered through a blend of college attendance and e-Learning modules. Apprentices will receive industry-leading block training at the state-of-the-art MAN Training Academy. This Apprenticeship is combined with workplace training, observations, written assessments and online tests.

As an MAN Apprentice, you will be provided with the knowledge, skills, and behaviours developed throughout the programme to prepare you to be part of the next generation of qualified Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Technicians.

Requirements

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Steadplan is the number one choice if you’re looking to buy, lease, convert or service a commercial vehicle. From our dealerships across the north of England, we offer a complete commercial vehicle solution all under one roof. As an authorised MAN dealership, we sell in-stock and made-to-order MAN vehicles that are top of the range. Not only that, our expert maintenance team specialises in servicing and repairing MAN vehicles using genuine parts. The Steadplan Group was established by the Smith family in 1983 and from 2015 has been owned by Jim Smith. An authorised MAN dealership since 2001 and an official Ford converter since 2021, the group has experienced rapid expansion in recent years.

After this apprenticeship

Progression pathways are 

  • Senior Technician 
  • Specialist Technician 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SKILLNET LIMITED

Cheryl Harman

cheryl.harman@skillnet.org.uk

07824095862

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000333908.

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Closes in 13 days (Friday 8 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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