Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice
Hartlepool Borough Council
Hartlepool (TS25 2BS)
Closes in 13 days (Friday 23 May 2025)
Posted on 8 May 2025
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Summary
During the apprenticeship you will work on all vehicle systems found within our diverse fleet. The nature of the work ranges from repairing/ replacing parts through to solving complex faults with the use of modern digital diagnostic and calibration equipment.
- Wage
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£14,526.20 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday to Friday between 8.30am - 5.00pm or shifts 7.00am - 3.00pm / 11.00am - 7.00pm
37 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 1 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years 3 months
- Positions available
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2
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 team works from our busy modern Vehicle Maintenance Facility which includes:
- Maintenance, servicing and diagnostics facilities for HGV, PSV, off-road heavy plant and specialist vehicles/ equipment.
- Authorised Testing Facility HGV’s and PSV’s.
- Taxi inspection, MOT services
- Vehicle wash and inspection preparation facilities.
- Fuel bay and vehicle fuel management service.
- Welding and Metal Fabrication service
During the apprenticeship the successful candidate will be supported and mentored by our experienced team whilst also attending college when necessary. Candidates will, depending upon course progression and performance (and basic driving licence entitlement), also have opportunities to undertake further paid driver training and qualification to drive HGV’s and PSV’s.
Where you'll work
Unit 4
Tofts Farm Industrial Estate East
Brenda Road
Hartlepool
TS25 2BS
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Your 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.
Your training plan
The successful candidate will achieve a Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician NVQ Level 3. They will attend college on a day release basis.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Any (grade 4 or above (A* - C))
- Any (grade 4 or above (A* - C))
- English (grade 4 or above (A* - C))
- Maths (grade 4 or above (A* - C))
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
Science (grade 4 or above (A* - C))Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- IT skills
About this company
Hartlepool is a vibrant and energetic town. As an authority we want to make Hartlepool the best it possibly can be and want dedicated, driven and committed staff to help us achieve that. The authority is structured into 5 departments: Children & Joint Commissioning Services, Adult & Community Based Services, Finance, IT and Digital Services, Development, Neighbourhoods & Regulatory Services and Legal, Governance and HR collectively the departments provide vital services to the public
After this apprenticeship
The successful candidate on completion of their apprenticeship will have the opportunity to apply for any related vacancies as and when they arise.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
apprenticeships@hartlepool.gov.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000319424.
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Closes in 13 days (Friday 23 May 2025)
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