Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Technician Apprentice

P W AND S I STELLING AND SON LIMITED

Thirsk (YO7 4LB)

Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 1 July 2026

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Summary

An exciting and rare opportunity has arisen within our team for an Apprentice HGV Technician. Working as part of our dedicated team you will work alongside qualified HGV technicians to help ensure vehicles are maintained and in a good condition, providing a reliable service

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
Monday = Friday, 08:00 - 16:30.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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 service, repair and maintenance on all equipment in line with Manufacturers standards
  • Assist as part of the workshop team in providing a safe, cost effective and efficient equipment maintenance and repair service
  • Attend manufacturers training courses when required
  • Cover breakdowns
  • Liaise with internal departments, external organisations as appropriate
  • Carry out all duties and responsibilities with full regard to Equal Opportunities Policy, Health and Safety Policy and all other Company policies

Where you'll work

Sinderby Station
Sinderby Lane
Thirsk
YO7 4LB

Training

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

Training provider

DARLINGTON 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

  • Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician
    Level 3 (A level)
  • Location - Sinderby Station, Sinderby Lane, Thirsk YO7 4LB
  • Working five days per week, inclusive of 1 day release for study at Darlington College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

Maths and English (grade 4/C)

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

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness
  • Good timekeeping
  • Willingness to learn

Other requirements

  • Please note that in line with UK apprenticeship regulations, you must have a valid and eligible residency status and the right to work in England. This should cover the entire expected term of learning and residency should be held for a minimum of 3 years, exceptions may apply please see Apprenticeship funding rules for full guidance
  • This vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible

About this employer

  • Our family business began in 1986 with a single mobile vehicle technician and has grown steadily over the years. We now employ 5 staff and is garage and field based to many of the customers who have been with the business from the beginning.
  • Since occupying the on-site garage we have offered apprenticeships and been very fortunate to fill the positions with young people with an interest in HGV vehicles who have gone on gain their certifications.
  • We offer our clients a 1st class service with a full range of vehicle inspections and repairs these include pre-M O T inspections servicing, diagnostic fault finding, running repairs, breakdown and recovery which is the heart of the business we also have a good relationship with parts providers in the area allowing us to access parts out of hours allowing vehicles to return to work as quickly as possible.
  • Throughout our business life our ethos is to assist companies that are in our area or passing through that have vehicle/trailer issues assisting them to continue as quick as possible on their journey.

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

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

  • Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship you will have gained a nationally recognised qualification and will then have further opportunities to progress

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DARLINGTON COLLEGE

Paul Clark

pclark@darlington.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000040147.

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Closes in 20 days (Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 11:59pm)