HGV Technician Apprentice

SOVEREIGN TRANSPORT SERVICES LTD

KNOWSLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK (L33 7UR)

Closes in 18 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 27 July 2026

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Summary

HGV Technician apprentice. Gain hands-on experience with an established and highly experienced team of HGV technicians carrying out inspections, diagnosis, maintenance and repair procedures on commercial vehicles. Role would suit candidate looking for a manual job on a busy site. 

Wage

£19,760 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Initial wage rate is £9.50 per hour and there will progression and salary reviews. 

Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday (8am to 4pm) work hours 1 day in College 9am- 4pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 21 September 2026

Duration

3 years 3 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

Gain hands on experience with an established and highly experienced team of HGV technicians.   

Working within the workshop- indoors and outdoors you will be working on the following: 

  • Carrying out inspections
  • Diagnosis
  • Maintenance and repair procedures on commercial vehicles
  • Ensure health and safety and company procedures are adhered to

Where you'll work

FLOOR THE MORGAN BRIGHTSIDE BUILDIN
UNIT 1
BRADMAN ROAD
KNOWSLEY INDUSTRIAL PARK
L33 7UR

Training

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

Training provider

ST HELENS 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

Training will be within the workplace 4 days a week at Knowsley industrial Estate and 1 day at College day release during term time in St Helens

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 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
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

About this employer

Sovereign Transport services are renowned for their exceptional standard across the UK. In 2009 they were recognised within Pallet Networks for our Industry leading services and inducted into an exclusive Platinum Members club.  In 2021 they are still Platinum Members.

Sovereign collect thousands of pallets every day from satisfied customers across the north-west. Monitoring every step of the way to ensure that your consignment meets its destination according to  requirements.

http://www.sovereigntransport.com/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).

  • Full time HGV service technician opportunity may be available upon successful completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ST HELENS COLLEGE

Carolyn Mason

appenquiry@sthelens.ac.uk

01744 623521

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044577.

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Closes in 18 days (Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:59pm)