MAN Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship - Manchester

MAN TRUCK AND BUS UK LIMITED

Manchester (M17 1SA)

Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026

Posted on 9 February 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity to work for MAN as part of a highly skilled work force that is committed to quality. Working alongside qualified technicians who will be dealing with all aspects of the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles.

Wage

£17,202 a year

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

40 hours a week

Start date

Friday 1 May 2026

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

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 Apprentice Programme gives you the chance to join the 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 technicians
  • Following health and safety procedures
  • Servicing
  • MOTs
  • All aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair

Where you'll work

Bailey Road
Trafford Park
Manchester
M17 1SA

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

Not only will apprentices be working and be trained at a MAN garage, but they will also attend our Manchester Experience Training centre eight times a year, for a 1-week period, to work towards their Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

A skills coach will visit at least every 28 days as part of a close support network, to ensure that apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course.

An Apprentice’s training includes:

  • Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills (English and maths) if required

Requirements

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

Skills

  • No skills required
  • Full training will be provided

Other requirements

Interview and start dates are subject to arrangement.

About this employer

MAN Now delivers more efficiency, safety and comfort to your vehicle. Thanks to modern over-the-air technology, you can upgrade numerous software functions of your vehicle at any time and just as required.

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After this apprenticeship

MAN believes in providing an extensive, high-quality apprenticeship which gives their apprentices the opportunity to advance, succeed and fulfil all ambitions for a career in the motor industry and with such a wide range of skills instilled, an apprentice can move into any other area of the motor industry.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SKILLNET LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013936.

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Closes on Tuesday 31 March 2026