MAN Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship - Manchetts
SKILLNET LIMITED
Newmarket, Peterborough, Sleaford
Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 1 April 2026
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Summary
An exciting opportunity to work for Manchetts as part of a highly skilled workforce that is committed to quality. Working alongside qualified technicians who will be dealing with all aspects of the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles.
- Wage
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£17,202 a year
- Training course
- Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, working hours to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Wednesday 1 July 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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3
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
With the rapid increase in the complexity of today’s trucks - and the technology needed to keep them up and running - first class training for those involved in the vital servicing and maintenance of these vehicles has become more important than ever.
The MAN Apprentice Programme gives you the chance to join the select group of specialist technicians working on some of the most modern, sophisticated trucks on the road.
The day-to-day tasks include:
- Observing and assisting 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:
- Victoria Way, Newmarket, CB8 7SH
- Fengate, Peterborough, PE1 5XG
- East Road, Sleaford, NG34 7EQ
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
Not only will apprentices be working and be trained at a Manchetts Workshop, but they will also attend our Manchester Experience Training centre eight times a year, for a 1 week period, to work towards their Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
A skills coach will visit at least every 28 days as part of a close support network, to ensure that apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course.
An apprentice’s training includes:
- Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills (English and maths) if required
Requirements
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- No skills required
- Full training will be provided
Other requirements
Interview and start dates are subject to arrangement.
About this employer
Manchetts Group Holdings Ltd, a leading vehicle service, repair, and roadside recovery enterprise, has announced its latest milestone in expansion with the acquisition of new HGV workshops, previously MAN Sleaford. This strategic move further solidifies Manchetts’ position as a top player in the industry.
As a respected family-run business and a Cambridgeshire top 100 company, Manchetts Group has experienced remarkable growth since its inception. Starting as a single site operation, the company has expanded its presence across Cambridgeshire, Suffolk, and Lincolnshire. The acquisition of the new HGV workshops marks their second venture into Lincolnshire and is a significant step towards expanding along the thriving A1 corridor. This comes on the heels of their successful acquisition of a Peterborough site in 2020.
After this apprenticeship
Award winning Commercial truck and van service and repair.
Manchetts, MAN service dealer the year 2020, is proud to offer commercial truck and van service and repair throughout Cambridgeshire.
We are committed to becoming the best service provider in the industry, a commitment signed voluntarily by MAN dealer principals across the UK. A commitment we take very seriously indeed.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLNET LIMITED
Cheryl Harman
cheryl.harman@skillnet.org.uk
01923216165
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000024741.
Apply now
Closes in 27 days (Tuesday 28 April 2026 at 11:59pm)