Heavy Vehicle Apprentice Technician

Culina Group

Bridgwater (TA6 4FG)

Closes in 26 days (Monday 8 December 2025)

Posted on 10 November 2025

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Summary

GTG Training are recruiting for an Apprentice Heavy Mechanic on behalf of an independent garage. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are ready to advance their career within the automotive industry.

Wage

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

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Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday Hours to be discussed at interview

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 15 December 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

  • Materials, fabrication, tools and measuring devices used in the automotive environment
  • Inspection of heavy vehicles
  • Diagnosing and rectifying chassis units including pneumatic braking systems and components
  • Diagnosing and rectifying vehicle engine and component faults, vehicle transmission and component faults and vehicle electrical system faults
  • Isolating and re-energising high voltage systems on an electric vehicle
  • Ensuring your own actions reduce risks to health and safety
  • Contributing to workplace good housekeeping

Where you'll work

Kings Road
Bridgwater
TA6 4FG

Training

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

Training provider

GTG TRAINING 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

As well as attending the training centre for week block release of training, regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace, which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

A full UK Driving licence preferred but not essential.

About this employer

Our extensive network of sites enables us to provide a comprehensive food and drink supply chain management service covering the whole of the UK and Ireland. Operating from 100+ locations, we deliver cost-effective state-of-the-art warehousing solutions, GPS shipment tracking, and over 25 years of experience to our customers.

After this apprenticeship

  • Full time employment

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

GTG TRAINING LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000350585.

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Closes in 26 days (Monday 8 December 2025)

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