HGV Maintenance Apprentice

Veolia UK

Holland Industrial Park, Darlaston, (WS10 8LN)

Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 10 March 2026

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Summary

This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician programme with Veolia in Darlaston. Working alongside experienced technicians, you’ll gain hands-on experience inspecting, servicing and repairing HGVs to DVSA standards while developing the skills needed for a career in heavy vehicle maintenance.

Wage

£22,048 a year

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Salary will increase throughout the apprenticeship in line with performance, progression and company pay review processes.

Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday. Daily working hours will be agreed with the employer and may vary depending on workshop shift patterns.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 2 September 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

You will gain new skills and knowledge while carrying out maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes in your workplace, working across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems. You will also be immersed in the fast-paced automotive industry, where new technologies and diagnostic techniques are continually introduced.

Some of the tasks you will be working on include:

  • Carry out inspections and maintenance on a range of HGV vehicles, mainly refuse collection vehicles, to DVSA standards
  • Service vehicles in line with manufacturer (OEM) recommendations
  • Assist with diagnosing faults across a variety of vehicle systems before repair
  • Support experienced technicians with maintenance and repair activities
  • Ensure job cards and maintenance paperwork are completed accurately and in line with legal requirements

Where you'll work

Holland Industrial Park, Darlaston,
WS10 8LN

Training

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

Training provider

S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY 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

S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist automotive apprenticeship training provider based in Bedminster, Bristol. Apprentices will gain practical experience working within a Veolia technical workshop, developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician apprenticeship standard.

Throughout the apprenticeship, apprentices will attend seven one-week training blocks each year at S&B Automotive Academy.

Each apprentice is supported by a workplace mentor and an S&B Development Coach, who provide guidance and monitor progress using S&B’s electronic logbook, which both the apprentice and employer can access at any time.

Apprentices complete a Gateway Assessment at the end of each year to progress to the next phase of training before undertaking the final End-Point Assessment.

For apprentices travelling nationally, S&B Automotive Academy is ideally located, a short walk from Bristol Temple Meads railway station and just off the M32. Hotel accommodation is arranged close to the academy, with apprentices staying in a standard double room for single occupancy. Travel, accommodation, breakfast and a two-course evening meal are covered by the employer while attending training blocks.

More training information

Applicants may be required to complete an initial assessment as part of the recruitment process.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C/Functional Skill Level 2)
  • Maths (grade 4/C/Functional Skill Level 2)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

We want to ensure that you feel supported throughout the application process and provide reasonable adjustments where necessary and requested. If you require any reasonable adjustments as part of your application and interview process, please do not hesitate to let us know.

We reserve the right to close applications earlier than expected if we receive an exceptionally high volume of submissions. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible.

About this employer

Veolia is a global leader in ecological transformation, working with communities and businesses to protect natural resources and create a more sustainable future. In the UK, Veolia provides environmental services including waste management, recycling and energy solutions. Veolia is committed to developing talent through apprenticeships and supporting employees to build long-term careers within the organisation.

Veolia are proud to be listed in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025, being named as the Top 10 Very Big Organisation to work for three years in a row!

This accolade further demonstrates our commitment to our people and our actions in creating an environment where everyone can be their true selves and enjoy working at Veolia.

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Company benefits

  • 20 days annual leave
  • Company pension scheme
  • Wellbeing support resources
  • 24/7 virtual GP for you and your household
  • Retail discounts
  • One paid volunteering day each year

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

Veolia offers a permanent contract from the start of the apprenticeship and is committed to supporting apprentices to achieve their qualification and develop a long-term career within the business. On successful completion, there may be opportunities to continue developing within Veolia.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED

Jack Andrews

jandrews@sandbaa.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020083.

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Closes in 28 days (Tuesday 7 April 2026 at 11:59pm)