Volvo Trucks Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
THOMAS HARDIE COMMERCIALS LIMITED
Ribbleton (PR2 5BL)
Closes in 26 days (Sunday 5 April 2026)
Posted on 9 March 2026
Contents
Summary
This apprenticeship is the level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with Thomas Hardie Commercials in Preston, PR2 5BL. As an HGV Technician apprentice, you will learn how to maintain and repair Volvo trucks and buses to the manufacturers and DVSA standard.
- Wage
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£17,180.80 a year
- Training course
- Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm,
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 3 August 2026
- Duration
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2 years 8 months
- Positions available
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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
Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd is the main distributor for Volvo Trucks and Volvo Bus & Coach across the North West of England, North Wales and Lancashire. They are now recruiting HGV Technician Apprentices to join their expert teams with an August start.
This is a fantastic opportunity to begin a long-term career in the commercial vehicle industry with a globally respected company. Don’t delay – apply today.
What is an HGV Technician?
HGV Technicians keep trucks and buses safe, legal and on the road. As an apprentice, you’ll learn everything step by step, with support from experienced technicians and specialist trainers.
You’ll be trained to Volvo manufacturer and DVSA standards, gaining valuable skills that are in high demand across the motor industry.
What you’ll learn on the apprenticeship:
- Carry out vehicle servicing and safety inspections
- Perform general and preventative maintenance
- Repair and replace parts on trucks and buses
- Use modern equipment to diagnose faults
- Understand important rules around vehicle safety, legal checks and Operator (O) licences
Why choose an apprenticeship with Thomas Hardie?
- Earn while you learn – no student debt
- Gain a recognised qualification
- Learn from experienced Volvo-trained technicians
- Work with modern vehicles and the latest technology
- Excellent career prospects once qualified
- No previous experience is needed – just a positive attitude, a willingness to learn and an interest in vehicles
Your Training:
- You’ll learn through a mix of hands-on work and study, with full support throughout your apprenticeship
- Workplace training – learn on the job in the workshop, working alongside experienced technicians and your mentor
- Online learning during work hours – complete online lessons and attend virtual sessions with your Development Coach
- Volvo Academy training – attend block release at the Volvo Training Academy in Derby every two months
- All travel, food and accommodation costs for block release training are fully paid by Thomas Hardie Commercials
What are the benefits?
- Full-time employment from day one
- Competitive salary as you progress
- Death in service benefit (for pension members)
- Digital tacho card contribution
- HGV medical cost contribution
- Long service award payment
- Loyalty holiday entitlement
- Medicash
- Bike2Work scheme
- Night worker health assessment
- PPE including work boots/overalls
Where you'll work
Millennium Road
Ribbleton
PR2 5BL
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
REMIT GROUP 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
Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release to Remit’s Automotive Academy in Derby
There are a total of 18 x 1 week blocks over the 32 month programme. The costs of hotel accommodation, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.
You will also receive 1-2-1 support from your Development Coach to help you achieve:
- IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3
- Functional Skills Level 2 in English & maths (if required)
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths (grade 4/C)
- English (grade 4/C)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Enthusiasm to learn
- Mechanically minded
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Closing Dates: Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications
About this employer
Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd is the main distributor for Volvo Trucks and Volvo Bus and Coach throughout the North West of England, North Wales, and Lancashire. Most recently, we were recognised, once again as Volvo’s Dealer of the Year for a third year running which was a monumental accolade for all at Thomas Hardie Commercials Ltd, it also means that we have secured for no less than a total of 4 years out of the past 6 years, which is unprecedented!
https://www.dealer.volvotrucks.co.uk/thomas-hardie/en-gb/about-us.html (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
- Thomas Hardie Commercials is committed to giving every apprentice the skills, support and experience needed to become a fully qualified, confident technician with a secure long-term career
- As a Volvo-trained apprentice, you’ll gain industry-leading skills that make you a valuable member of the team, not just now, but for years to come
- Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll be supported by both Thomas Hardie and Volvo, who will do everything they can to help you succeed and achieve your career goals
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REMIT GROUP LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020015.
Apply now
Closes in 26 days (Sunday 5 April 2026)
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