Daimler Trucks Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Summary

This apprenticeship is the level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with Marshall Truck & Van in Southampton, SO16 0YZ. As an HGV technician apprentice, you will learn how to maintain and repair Mercedes-Benz trucks to the manufacturers and DSVA standard.

Wage

£15,704 a year

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Training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

40 hours, 8am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday. Shifts available for 18+.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 4 August 2025

Duration

2 years 8 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

Marshall Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van understands the complexities of running a modern-day business. Looking after customers is the Marshall mantra, and they like to treat customers like one of the family and have done so for over 110 years. Their family values are one of the reasons why customers choose Marshall Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van to meet their needs.

Marshals are as passionate about their people as they are about their vehicles, so if you have an interest in the motor industry and want to work with some of the finest Mercedes-Benz vehicles and parts, Marshall Truck & Van would like to hear from you.

What’s in it for you:

Learn and become experienced in the fundamentals of a vehicle Technician role, including servicing, inspections, maintenance, repair and diagnostics.
The chance to be mentored by a highly experienced Marshall HGV Technician, who will be your support throughout the course of the apprenticeship.
First-hand experience of the latest Mercedes-Benz innovation and technology.
Tutor and peer support through Remit with block release classroom and theory sessions to further enhance your understanding of the subject.
Complete the apprenticeship and finish with an industry-recognised qualification.

Package Details:

£7.55 per hour in your first year, after which the rate is in line with the Apprentice National Minimum/Living Wage.
Based onsite in Southampton.
40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 8am – 4:30pm.
18+: Shifts and overtime available.
22 days’ holiday each year plus bank holidays.

Benefits:

Pension Scheme.
Reward Discount Shopping.
Further Training & Development.
EV Training.
Cycle to Work.
Free Eye Care Vouchers.
Health & Wellbeing.
Invites to Company Events and Christmas parties.
PPE Footwear Allowance.
Tool Insurance.
Fully paid for training course, including all qualification fees and accommodation.

Training delivery.
In this programme, all aspects of heavy vehicle technology are embedded in this dedicated programme and involves a mix of academic learning and on-the-job training.

Practical learning in the workplace, shadowing your mentor and carrying out the work while being supervised.
Online studies, completing workbooks and job cards, attending online sessions and virtual classes with your Development Coach, all done during your working day.
Attending block release to the Daimler/Remit Training Academy in Coventry, CV2 2TA every 2 months. All costs of your hotel food and accommodation plus all travel arrangements are covered by the Marshall Truck & Van.

Where you'll work

Nursling Industrial Estate
Oyster House
Andes Road
SO16 0YZ

Training

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

College or training organisation

REMIT GROUP LIMITED

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

Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release to the Daimler Training Academy in Derby. There are a total of 16 x 1 week blocks over the 32 month programme. The costs of hotel accommodation, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

You will also receive 1-2-1 support from your Development Coach to help you achieve:

IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

Maths (grade 4/C)
English (grade 4/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

Attention to detail
Mechanically minded
Passion for mechanics

Other requirements

Closing Dates: Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.

About this company

Marshall Group is a multi franchised dealer who started out as a small garage in 1909 and are now the UK’s 6th largest motor retail group. They operate 141 franchised stores and represent 23 bike, car, van and truck manufacturers. Part of the group is Marshall Truck & Van who have 5 state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van depots in Andover, Croydon, Fareham, Portsmouth and Southampton. All their technicians are trained to manufacturer standards so they can diagnose, service and repair your Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve an automotive industry-recognised qualification. After this, Marshall will continue to invest in your future, by providing training and development opportunities so you can excel in your role and further your skills and experience as a fully qualified Technician.

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