HGV Technician apprenticeship
MARTIN MOTOR SERVICES LTD
WILLENHALL (WV13 3RS)
Closes in 29 days (Thursday 4 June 2026 at 11:59pm)
Posted on 5 May 2026
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Summary
This HGV Technician apprenticeship at Martins Motor Services in Willenhall gives hands-on workshop experience maintaining and repairing HGVs. You’ll learn diagnostic and mechanical skills while working alongside experienced technicians, earning while you train and building a long-term career in the industry.
- Wage
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£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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£8 per hour in line with National Minimum Wage for the first 12 months. After this period, pay will increase to the National Minimum Wage rate for the apprentice’s age, in line with government guidelines. - Training course
- Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Shifts will cover between 8:00am and 6:00pm, working a total of 40 hours per week. This will include a 1 hour unpaid lunch break each day. Working hours will be scheduled across the week, Monday to Friday.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Thursday 11 June 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- 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
- Carry out routine maintenance on HGVs, such as servicing, oil changes, and safety checks
- Assist with diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults using diagnostic equipment
- Repair or replace worn or damaged parts under supervision
- Carry out inspections to ensure vehicles meet road safety and legal standards
- Work alongside qualified technicians to learn correct workshop procedures
- Keep accurate records of work completed and parts used
- Maintain a clean and safe working environment in the workshop
- Learn how to use specialist tools and equipment safely and correctly
Where you'll work
STRATEGIC HOUSE
STRAWBERRY LANE INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
STRAWBERRY LANE
WILLENHALL
WV13 3RS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
WALSALL COLLEGE
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
The apprentice will train one day per week at Walsall College, Green Lane Campus, where they will study the theory and technical knowledge needed for the role. The remaining days will be spent on-site at Martins Motor Services in Willenhall, working alongside experienced colleagues to gain practical, hands-on workshop experience and develop industry skills.
More training information
The apprenticeship will last approximately 36 months. Training will be delivered in partnership with Walsall College and will include regular attendance at the Green Lane Campus alongside on-the-job training at Martins Motor Services. Functional skills in English and maths will be included where required. Progress will be reviewed regularly to support development throughout the programme.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
Applicants should be physically fit, as the role involves manual work in a busy workshop environment. We are looking for someone with a strong work ethic, a willingness to learn, and a positive attitude. The ideal candidate will show initiative, ask questions, and be proactive.
About this employer
Martins Motor Services Ltd is a long-established, family-run HGV workshop based in Willenhall. The business has been operating for over 30 years and has built a strong reputation locally for maintenance and repair of heavy goods vehicles. It provides a supportive environment where apprentices can learn and develop within a skilled team.
After this apprenticeship
On successful completion of the apprenticeship, apprentices may progress into a qualified HGV Technician role within the business. Previous apprentices have stayed with the company and continued to develop their skills as part of the team, with opportunities to build long-term careers in the workshop.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WALSALL COLLEGE
sloverock@walsallcollege.ac.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000029916.
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Closes in 29 days (Thursday 4 June 2026 at 11:59pm)