Level 3 Fleet Technician Apprentice

United Utilities

Blackburn Wastewater Treatment Works (PR5 0UY)

Closes in 14 days (Monday 23 February 2026)

Posted on 30 January 2026

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Summary

Are you ready to live your future? Do you want to be part of building a greener, healthier, and stronger North West? Come and join us! We’ll provide you with industry-leading skills and the experience you need to succeed in your chosen field.

Wage

£20,000 a year

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Reward and benefits – There are lots of perks, including a starting salary of £20,000, which will increase each year based on performance 

Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, working hours TBC.

37 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 2 September 2026

Duration

3 years 6 months

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

As a Level 3 Fleet Technician Apprentice, you’ll learn how to:

  • Service and repair mechanical faults on our vehicles as well as fault diagnosis using the latest computer software packages
  • Follow our rigorous health and safety standards, keeping yourself and others safe
  • Work as part of a dedicated team focused on ensuring that our vehicles and plants are maintained efficiently
  • Service and repair a wide range of vehicles and be able to identify any faults
  • Carry out routine maintenance, making sure our vehicles are always running in tip-top condition

Where you'll work

Blackburn Wastewater Treatment Works
PR5 0UY

Training

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

Training provider

LANCASTER TRAINING SERVICES 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

 Day release.

More training information

During your apprenticeship, you may need to travel to your place of study. If you’re not local to your place of study, accommodation will either be provided or reimbursed by United Utilities during this period (excluding weekends). Please consider travel requirements and staying away from home if applicable. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • 5 GCSE's minimum or equivalent (grade A-C or 9-4)
  • Maths, English and a Science or Technology subject (grade A-C or 9-4)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

About this employer

United Utilities is responsible for water and wastewater services in the North West of England. From 2025-2030 we will undertake the largest investment in water and wastewater services in the North West in 100 years - that's more than £13 billion worth of projects. Now, more than ever, we need inspiring future talent to help make the North West stronger, greener, and healthier. 

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Company benefits

26 days of leave (excluding bank holidays), a £500 contribution towards learning to drive, and many more benefits. 

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Every apprentice is guaranteed a permanent position at the end of their scheme. (As long as you meet all necessary standards and behaviour criteria throughout the programme).

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LANCASTER TRAINING SERVICES LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000011635.

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Closes in 14 days (Monday 23 February 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.