Apprentice L3 HGV Mechanic

ALLTRUX MIXERS LTD

LEEDS (LS9 0SE)

Closes on Monday 1 June 2026

Posted on 26 February 2026

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Summary

This is a hands on, garage based role working alongside current, skilled employees. You will be assisting with daily tasks on all vehicles and learning on the job. You will day release once a week to attend Castleford College. 

Full training will be provided to ensure all elements of the Apprenticeship are covered.

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 to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 2026

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

  • Working alongside skilled technicians, assisting with repairs and maintenance
  • Learning and assisting on every aspect of the job and Inspection Services 
  • General cleaning of the garage, following the correct Health and Safety procedures
  • Steam clean and preparation of vehicles for MOT inspections

  • The candidate must be eager to learn, punctual, not afraid of hard work and getting their hands dirty

Where you'll work

UNIT 2B
16 CROSS GREEN WAY
LEEDS
LS9 0SE

Training

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

Training provider

HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION 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.

More training information

You will be allocated a dedicated assessor who will visit you on site throughout the duration of your apprenticeship.

Where candidates do not have GCSE exemptions for maths and English they will be required to complete Level 2 Functional Skills on a block week basis. 

The employment start date is 1st July 2026, the Apprenticeship will begin in September 2026 on first day at college. Start date to be confirmed. 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Other in:

2 subjects (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
  • Team working
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Reliable
  • Punctual
  • Willing to learn

Other requirements

The role requires the ability to meet the physical demands of the job.

About this employer

We are a well established commercial vehicle service and repair company that has built up an enviable reputation.

Specialising in Concrete Vehicle Mixer Trucks, we welcome enquiries from all Commercial Vehicle Types.

https://alltruxservices.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion there may be the opportunity to become a permanent member of staff within the organisation as a Qualified HGV Mechanic.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION GROUP

Estelle Escreet

info@alltruxservices.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000014951.

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Closes on Monday 1 June 2026