Heavy Plant Maitenance Apprentice - Eurovia
Eurovia
Dayton Drive (DA8 2LE)
Closes in 11 days (Monday 15 June 2026)
Posted on 4 June 2026
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Summary
An exciting opportunity to join the our Asphalt Plant team. To maintain the asphalt plant and mobile plant as required in order to ensure the highest levels of safety at all times and ensure the plant is available for the production of material in accordance with specified standards and customer order requirements.
- Wage
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£19,500 a year
Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)
• Benefits portal – everyday discounts.
• Pension scheme with employer contribution.
- Training course
- Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday. Between 9.00am and 5.00pm.
37 hours 30 minutes a week
- Start date
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Tuesday 1 September 2026
- Duration
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2 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
- Assist with routine servicing, inspection and maintenance of HGVs, LGV’s and specialist surfacing equipment
- Support fault diagnosis and basic repairs across mechanical, hydraulic and electrical systems
- Carry out safety checks, defect reporting and ensure vehicles meet DVSA compliance standards
- Work alongside experienced technicians to complete preventative maintenance schedules
- Help prepare vehicles for MOT and regular inspections
- Maintain clean, organised workshop and follow safe working practices at all times
- Accurately complete job cards, service records and digital maintenance systems
- Learn to use diagnostic tools, workshop equipment and technical manuals effectively
- Support roadside or site-based repairs when required
- Adhere to Eurovia health, safety and environmental procedures
Where you'll work
Dayton Drive
DA8 2LE
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)
Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)
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
Location of training: Day release, on-the-job assessments
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English (grade 5 and above)
- Maths (grade 4 and above)
Desirable qualifications
Level 2 in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Administrative skills
- Team working
Other requirements
- Appreciation and some understanding of the Construction industry PPE will be provided
About this employer
Eurovia UK is a global contracting and production business that specialises in all forms of surfacing, plus bitumen and asphalt manufacturing into the highway, commercial and airfield sectors. We have been delivering these services for over 40 years and are focused on providing services that meet the needs of the local communities and the people we serve. Eurovia operates both a ‘vertically integrated’ and partnering approach which supports local businesses in strengthening our regional presence. We operate nationally throughout various surfacing contracts across the UK and are a major producer of bitumen related products and asphalt through our plants located in the South-East of England. We champion a circular economy approach, as we incorporate cold technology, recycling systems and the use of recycled products into our choice of materials which contribute to a better whole-life performance and a smaller environmental footprint. Eurovia is committed to creating a working environment that is inclusive and diverse.
https://www.eurovia.co.uk/apprenticeships (opens in new tab)
Company benefits
26 days holiday + 8 days bank holidays 2 days paid volunteering. 2 years fixed term contract Possibility for a permanent contract based on performance & apprenticeship achievement.
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
Our Apprenticeship Scheme has been designed to kick start your journey towards becoming an industry expert. You will get hands on experience and tailored training to support you every step of the way.
- Mentor allocation and guidance
- Additional training be provided
We are looking for a long-term relationship with our apprentices and we have a long-term career structure in mind, whereby we see the apprentice developing into senior roles within our business as it grows.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000034990.
Apply now
Closes in 11 days (Monday 15 June 2026)
After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.