Apprentice HGV Mechanic/MOT Tester
Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Bedford, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Northampton, Oxford, Peterborough, Telford
Closes in 19 days (Monday 6 July 2026)
Posted on 17 June 2026
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Summary
This apprenticeship is a role within the Civil Service. To see full details of the apprenticeship click on ‘apply’ to go to the Civil Service Jobs website.
- Wage
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£29,007 a year
- Training course
- Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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37 hours a week
- Start date
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Saturday 1 August 2026
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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6
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
This apprenticeship is a role within the Civil Service. To see full details of the apprenticeship click on ‘apply’ to go to the Civil Service Jobs website.
Where you'll work
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This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
- Manton Lane, Bedford, MK41 7NY
- Green Lane, Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE10 0QH
- Government Buildings, Gladstone Road, Kings Heath Industrial Estate, Northampton, NN5 7QA
- 1 James Wolfe Road, Oxford, OX4 2PY
- Second Drove, Peterborough, PE1 5XA
- Hortonwood 35, Telford, TF1 7FR
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
To be confirmed
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
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
About this employer
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After this apprenticeship
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
To be confirmed
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000037500.
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Closes in 19 days (Monday 6 July 2026)
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