Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician

A J CHAMPION & SONS LTD

Radstock (BA3 5TX)

Closes on Sunday 4 October 2026

Posted on 11 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 team members to service, inspect and repair vehicles.

Wage

£16,640 to £26,436.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Working Pattern Monday to Friday 40 hours 8am to 5pm 1 Hour Lunch

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 October 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

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

Mill Road
Radstock
BA3 5TX

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)

More training information

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English Lit/Lang (grade 3/4)
  • Mathmatics (grade 3/4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Administrative skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Builders Merchants Bath and Radstock
“Champion’s staff are really helpful and, over the last 15 years, we have had almost annual requirements for stone for building and for decorative stone and gravel in the garden and we are always impressed by the service and the stone.”
 
“Great company. Great quality service and product.”

https://www.ajchampionandsons.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

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

David Watts

dwatts@sandbaa.com

07852 344 136

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000036726.

Apply now

Closes on Sunday 4 October 2026