Heavy Vehicle Apprentice
TRASH UK LTD
EVESHAM (WR11 1GP)
Closes on Friday 27 June 2025
Posted on 14 May 2025
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Summary
As an Apprentice HGV Mechanic, you will work alongside experienced professionals to gain hands-on experience in the maintenance and repair of heavy goods vehicles. This apprenticeship offers a fantastic opportunity to learn the skills necessary for a successful career in the automotive industry.
- Wage
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£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age
National Minimum Wage
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Wage increase dependant on performance
- Training course
- Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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08:30 - 17:30 Monday - Friday
15-minute break, morning and afternoon. 30-minute lunch break.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 14 July 2025
- Duration
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3 years 3 months
- Positions available
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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
- Assist in the diagnostic, repair, and maintenance of HGVs and related systems
- Learn to perform routine inspections and servicing under the guidance of qualified technicians
- Support the team in troubleshooting mechanical and electrical issues
- Help maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment
- Collaborate with team members to complete tasks efficiently and effectively
- Attend relevant training sessions and workshops as part of the apprenticeship program
- Keep accurate records of work completed and parts used
PPE will be provided, to include overalls, work boots and anything else deemed necessary. Full Health and Safety training will be given.
Where you'll work
UNIT 2A
CRABAPPLE WAY
EVESHAM
WR11 1GP
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE
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
Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship.
More training information
Block release at Warwick Trident College.
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
English, Maths (grade C/4+)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
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Motivated and Enthusiastic
- Willingness to learn
- Awareness of a safe work space
- Collaborative worker
- Basic mechanics (desirable)
Other requirements
Please complete the application form in full, this includes an accurate and detailed list of your qualifications. If you do not live near the employer address, please detail how you plan to travel/commute to the role, considering available transport and journey times. Due to the volume of applications WCG receives if you are not selected for an interview, you may not receive a response to your application.
About this company
Trash UK is a leading provider of commercial waste management solutions, specialising in the rental and maintenance of refuse vehicles.
After this apprenticeship
A full-time position on completion of a successful apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
WARWICKSHIRE COLLEGE
SARAH ASHMORE
sashmore@warwickshire.ac.uk
07740419319
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000320453.
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Closes on Friday 27 June 2025
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