Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (36471)

ELITE SERVICES LTD

CHESHIRE (SK3 8LF)

Closes in 16 days (Friday 25 September 2026)

Posted on 8 September 2026

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Summary

Elite Services in Stockport have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated person to join their company. Working in their workshop on their buses and coaches, you will assist with maintaining, repairing, and servicing the fleet of vehicles.

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, 8.30am - 5.30pm.

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

The successful applicant will be expected to learn about the following:

  • Keeping the workshop clean & tidy
  • How to use tools & equipment used in vehicle maintenance & repair
  • Safe working procedures in the workshop
  • Assisting other vehicle and ground side equipment technicians with their work whilst receiving on the job training
  • How to service and inspect a vehicle
  • How to safely remove and replace engine, chassis, electrical and transmission components
  • How to carry out simple and complex fault diagnosis and repairs on engine, chassis, transmission and electrical systems

How you will be supported:

Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role

What will happen next:

New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team

You will then have the opportunity to find out:

  • More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
  • Any training you need to complete
  • What the next steps will be

How you could get there:

If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take

Where you'll work

UNIT 6
ADSWOOD RD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
STOCKPORT
CHESHIRE
SK3 8LF

Training

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

Training provider

THE GROWTH COMPANY 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

Full apprenticeship training provided, working towards an Level Apprenticeship gaining a Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance qualification

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade A*-C/9-4)
  • Maths (grade A*-C/9-4)

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
  • Team working
  • Enthusiastic
  • Proactive

About this employer

Elite Services began coaching operations in 1981. From the outset it was a joint venture between Tony and Dave, Elite's founders on the Elite board, each of whom brought different skills to the enterprise.

After this apprenticeship

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

  • Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000052251.

Apply now

Closes in 16 days (Friday 25 September 2026)

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.