Trainee HGV Technician Apprentice

CROFT BROTHERS (UK) LTD

SLOUGH (SL1 4SH)

Closes on Wednesday 15 October 2025

Posted on 12 September 2025

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Summary

Looking for two enthusiastic Trainee HGV Technicians to join our dedicated team of professionals. Assisting with all aspects of repair and maintenance. Learning to carry out inspections and MOT preparations under guidance.This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your skills in a supportive, team-focused environment.

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 8:30am to 5:30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Saturday 15 November 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

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

  • Responsible for routine inspection and maintenance of vehicles following company procedures
  • Carry out various work and repairs on vehicles and follow inspection sheet requirements
  • Filling out job cards and inspection sheets accurately and in a timely manner of any work carried out
  • Pass on parts requirements to parts department and get authorisation to carry out work not listed in job card
  • Perform diagnostic work on HGV vehicles

Where you'll work

755 DEAL AVENUE
SLOUGH
SL1 4SH

Training

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

Training provider

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Keen interest in vehicles

Other requirements

Working in all weather conditions, some tasks can be time consuming and physically demanding.

About this employer

Croft Brothers UK Ltd is a well-established commercial vehicle repair and maintenance specialist based in Slough. We have wealth of experience serving both private and fleet customers across the region. Our services include all aspects of HGV repair and maintenance, diagnostics, MOT preparation and inspections. Operating from our fully equipped workshop in the Slough Trading Estate, we are an authorised repairer for several major fleet and leasing companies. As a family-run business, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality workmanship, excellent customer service, and maintaining a friendly, team-focused working environment.

After this apprenticeship

  • Full time employment

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000341852.

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Closes on Wednesday 15 October 2025

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