MAN Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship - Aquila

AQUILA TRUCK CENTRES LTD

Gloucester, Staffordshire, Telford, Tipton, Worcester

Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 April 2026

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Summary

Working alongside qualified technicians who will be dealing with all aspects of the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles. Inspecting and repairing a range of heavy vehicles (HVs) and trailers for dealerships, independent garages and franchise and large fleet operators.

Wage

£17,680 a year

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Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday (Hours may be varied) may also be Saturday.

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

7

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

  • Observing and assisting senior technicians
  • Following health and safety procedures
  • Servicing
  • MOTs
  • All aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair

Where you'll work

You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.

This apprenticeship is available in these locations:

  • Pearce Way, Gloucester, GL2 5YB
  • Piccadilly Way, Kingsbury, Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2EB
  • Unit 6, Deer Park Court, Donnington Wood, Telford, TF2 7NA
  • Chimney Road, Tipton, DY4 7BY
  • Unit 16A, Blackpole East, Blackpole Road, Worcester, WR3 8SG

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

Your training plan

Not only will apprentices work and be trained at an Aquila garage, but they will also attend MAN Training Academy every 6-10 weeks to work towards their Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification. An advisor will visit at least every six weeks as part of a close support network to ensure that Apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course.

An apprentice’s training includes:

  • Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Standard Level 3 qualification
  • Functional skills if needed in maths & English

More training information

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Requirements

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills

About this employer

We are proud of our position as a company. However, we don’t rest on our laurels, but strive to become better each and every day. We will always  continue to improve processes, establish great relationships with customers and push the boundaries.
With their expert knowledge  and commitment, each of our employees is responsible for ensuring that our company delivers top performance. This is the only way we can succeed in offering our customers the very best service when it comes to commercial vehicles. We therefore offer help to our employees who show initiative and use their skills to the best effect in the form of extensive further training and staff development measures.
We pursue tough but achievable goals. We give new employees responsibility as early as possible so they have the opportunity to prove themselves. To take up these challenges, we are looking for ambitious individuals who want to drive forward progress at Aquila Trucks.

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After this apprenticeship

  • Going on to either a Master Tech, Service Team Leader or Manager role could be a real possibility for the right candidate

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SKILLNET LIMITED

Cheryl Harman

cheryl.harman@skillnet.org.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020814.

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Closes in 15 days (Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 11:59pm)