Apprenticeship Heavy Vehicle Service Technician

ABF GRAIN PRODUCTS LIMITED

Ashton Road (SK6 2RE)

Closes in 21 days (Friday 3 April 2026)

Posted on 12 March 2026

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Summary

Remit are recruiting on behalf of Allied Bakeries in Stockport. As an apprentice, you will learn how to maintain and repair large commercial vehicles to the manufacturers and DSVA standard.

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 - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 20 April 2026

Duration

2 years 8 months

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

Allied Bakeries are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Apprentice HGV Technician to join our Vehicle Maintenance team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a genuine interest in heavy vehicle engineering to start a hands‑on career while completing a nationally recognised qualification.

As an apprentice, you will learn how to service, maintain, and repair Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) to industry standards, working alongside experienced technicians and receiving full training throughout your apprenticeship In partnership with Remit Training.

Duties will include:

  • Assist in carrying out routine servicing and maintenance on a wide range of light vehicles
  • Learn to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic faults using specialist tools and equipment
  • Support senior technicians in inspecting vehicles to ensure they meet road safety and environmental requirements
  • Develop knowledge of vehicle systems, including engines, transmissions, suspension, brakes, and steering
  • Maintain accurate records of work completed in line with workplace procedures
  • Follow health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times
  • Keep the workshop clean, organised, and safe

Training is not all hands on, we believe that learning to use a computer and understanding the theory behind the role is as important as using a spanner.

Where you'll work

Ashton Road
SK6 2RE

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 16 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

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • Maths (grade 9-4 (A*-C))
  • English (grade 9-4 (A*-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

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 enough applications. Start dates can be tailored to suit school leavers.

About this employer

Allied Bakeries is a national UK bakery based at the very heart of communities across the UK. Allied Bakeries is proud to of its role as the foundation of what was to become Associated British Foods (ABF). ABF is a major international business with a turnover of £13.9 bn and over 130,000 employees working in 53 countries around the world.

After this apprenticeship

  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve an automotive industry recognised qualification
  • After this we will continue to invest in your future, by providing training and development opportunities so you can excel in your role and further your skills and experience as a fully qualified Technician

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

REMIT GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000020917.

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Closes in 21 days (Friday 3 April 2026)

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