Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician

DENNIS EAGLE LIMITED

Dartford (DA1 5QJ)

Closes on Wednesday 15 July 2026

Posted on 3 June 2026

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Summary

Have you always had a passion for anything automotive? We are offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who has an interest in improving a range of vehicles, as you will be working to bring them back to life! As a Heavy Vehicle Apprentice, you will be working alongside experienced team members to service, inspect and repair vehicles.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Mon to Fri, between 08:00 and 16:30.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 20 July 2026

Duration

2 years 10 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

You’ll train as a qualified vehicle technician whilst working on HGVs and refuse collection Vehicles. Welding and fabrication repairs will also be carried out. The successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.

  • To engage in formal training and education over a defined period and return to the workforce to shadow and learn from mentors and colleagues.
  • Complete exams & assignments and ensure all assignment work is completed in a timely manner and to a high standard.
  • Complete training plan.
  • Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, safe workspace.
  • Accurately complete job records, training logs, and documentation.
  • Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, safe workspace.
  • Accurately complete job records, training logs, and documentation.

 

Where you'll work

Thames Road Depot
Thames Road
Dartford
DA1 5QJ

Training

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

Training provider

S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY 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

The apprenticeship training is delivered via weekly block releases at S&B throughout the year. Learning will also take place in the workplace, and a S&B Development Coach and Workplace Mentor are allocated to support and monitor your progress to help you reach your goals and manage your workload. Your employer will pay you when you are attending weekly training blocks at S&B.

More training information

S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist apprenticeship training provider located in Bedminster, Bristol. Whether you're seeking to kickstart your career in the automotive industry or business industry, S&B Automotive Academy is your go-to partner for excellence in training!

S&B has been training apprentices since the 1970’s and is one of the largest training providers in the Automotive and Business sector. We pride ourselves on our collaboration with a wide range of employers.

 

To be considered for this apprenticeship you must have GCSEs, Functional Skills or Key Skills at grade C/4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent), If your grades are below this, we will discuss your options for taking functional skills in Maths and/or English. As well as this, predicated grades are accepted, and work experience or knowledge is beneficial but not essential.

As a result you will receive the following:

 

·         Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard

Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths & English (if not already exempt)

 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 3)
  • Maths (grade 3)

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Initiative

About this employer

At Dennis Eagle, we combine over a century of trusted expertise and experience with a focus on innovation, reliability and sustainability to deliver industry-leading waste management solutions. 

Leading UK manufacturer, producing high-quality and safety-first refuse collection vehicles worldwide
Putting customers at the heart of everything we do since 1895, with a passionate commitment to best-in-class support
Developing cutting-edge, environmentally conscious refuse collection solutions to meet the evolving needs of our clients
Our pioneering range of products is built to create cleaner, more efficient, and safer environments in the communities you serve, now and in the future.

We are part of the Terberg Environmental Group that has roots going back to 1869, part of the larger Terberg Group that is still family-owned. With family values at our core, we operate honestly and with integrity. We aim to represent our core values in all areas of our work. Our core values are: Customer Focus, Entrepreneurial Spirit, Flexibility, Innovation, Integrity, Quality and Sustainability.

https://www.dennis-eagle.co.uk/about-us/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

We are committed to providing you with all the support and training you need to gain your apprenticeship qualification and to develop your career further with us. As a company we love to help our employees by encouraging them, this could open up even more career opportunities.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED

Luke Morison

lmorison@sandbaa.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034937.

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Closes on Wednesday 15 July 2026