Mechanical HGV Engineer Apprentice - Bristol

PETIT FORESTIER UK LIMITED

Avonmouth Bristol (BS11 8AE)

Closes on Friday 31 July 2026

Posted on 11 May 2026

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Summary

As an integral member of the depot, you will be supporting the team goal of making a difference by ensuring all vehicles are serviced, repaired and maintained to the highest standard. The successful candidate will also be responsible for carrying out inspections, preparing vehicles to ensure MOT standards are met. 

Wage

£16,640 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
40 Hour week. Monday - Friday between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, Monday to Friday, either 8:00am to 4:00pm or 9:00am to 5:00pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 3 August 2026

Duration

3 years

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

  • Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs and trailers
  • Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
  • Use diagnostic equipment and workshop tools safely
  • Complete inspections and MOT preparation 

Where you'll work

Unit 16 Severnside Trading Estate
Burcott Road
Avonmouth Bristol
BS11 8AE

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH 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

2 week Block release to Stephenson College, Coalville.

  • Functional skills if necessary
  • On-the-job training
  • Off-the-job training

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

  • Problem solving skills
  • Effective writing skills
  • Effective verbal skills
  • Team Player
  • Decision making skills
  • Can do attitude

Other requirements

  • Knowledge of mechanics & electrics
  • Understanding of vehicle maintenance requirements and procedures

About this employer

Petit Forestier UK Ltd is part of the Petit Forestier Group, Europe’s leading specialist in refrigerated vehicle rental. Operating across the UK and internationally, we provide innovative temperature-controlled transport solutions to customers in the food, pharmaceutical, and logistics sectors. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and sustainability, we are committed to investing in the next generation of skilled technicians. Joining Petit Forestier means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking business where apprentices can develop hands-on experience, industry-recognised qualifications, and long-term career opportunities within the HGV and refrigeration industry.

After this apprenticeship

Career progression would be to become a full HGV Technician with the possibility to work with the refrigeration engineers, do your FGAS certification and work your way into the workshop controller/regional fleet engineer roles with time.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

Apprenticeship Department

lcgapprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk

01530519001

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030651.

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Closes on Friday 31 July 2026