Daimler Trucks Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship
ESTAR TRUCK AND VAN LIMITED
Longport (ST6 4PB)
Closes in 27 days (Thursday 23 April 2026)
Posted on 25 March 2026
Contents
Summary
This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with eStar Truck and Van in Stoke, ST6 4PB. The right candidate will work alongside Scania’s qualified Technicians to receive extensive training in maintaining HGVs.
- Wage
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£16,640 a year
- Training course
- Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, 40-hours per week, working hours TBC
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
eStar are the home of Mercedes‑Benz Trucks and Vans in the North West and North Wales.
It is their mission to keep their customers and their businesses moving by providing exceptional service and using their technical expertise, while embracing the latest vehicle technology and contributing to a greener and more sustainable future. In order to do this, they need to continue growing their team of talented vehicle Technicians.
If you have an interest in the motor industry and want to work in a hands-on role where you can problem solve and make a real contribution as part of a team, this apprenticeship is the perfect place to start!
- Work alongside a qualified Technician to learn how to carry out repairs according to Daimler procedures in a safe and responsible manner
- Be trained on how to service, maintain and repair Daimler vehicles which have the latest technology
- Learn the fundamentals of heavy vehicle technologies - heavy vehicle chassis, engine, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic and air braking, electrical systems, and testing
- Be taught how to setup accessories and specific equipment on the vehicles
- Ensure appropriate work logs are kept for all vehicles, and all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner
- Keep high levels of morale and focus to ensure the highest possible levels of productive efficiency, quality of workmanship, and production finish in order to sustain growth in customer confidence in the service provided
Where you'll work
Chemical Lane
Longport
ST6 4PB
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 is 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
- Mechanically minded
- Problem solving
- Team working
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
eStar are the home of Mercedes‑Benz Trucks and Vans in the North West and North Wales.
It is their mission to keep our customers and their businesses moving by providing exceptional service and using their technical expertise, while embracing the latest vehicle technology and contributing to a greener and more sustainable future. In order to do this, they need to continue growing their team of talented vehicle Technicians.
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.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
REMIT GROUP LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000023163.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Thursday 23 April 2026)
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