Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Summary

Gain hands-on experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining heavy vehicles. This role is ideal for individuals with a passion for mechanics and problem-solving. You'll work with experienced technicians and develop skills in servicing engines, brakes, and electrical systems.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 07:00 - 17:00

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

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

Assisting the fleet maintenance team based at Podington, including repairing any mechanical faults, diagnosing problems with both the truck and plant and all basic electrical and hydraulic repairs
Helping with day-to-day jobs within the depot
Maintaining and servicing our fleet of vans and tippers, small plants, and our diggers (2.7-8 ton)
Helping with the upkeep of the Depot
Planning their working week schedule with the help of the depot and transport Manager
Delivering or picking up parts for jobs

Where you'll work

UNIT 2 GORE ONG FARM
AIRFIELD ROAD
PODINGTON
WELLINGBOROUGH
NN29 7XA

Training

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

College or training organisation

NORTHAMPTON 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

Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician
Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard
One day per week to take place at Northampton College

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 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

Team working
Adaptable

About this company

MSF is a nationwide highways contractor specialising in street lighting, traffic signs, technology, civil engineering, EV charging & independent connections (ICP). 4 depots nationwide employing over 200 staff

After this apprenticeship

On going personal development and training as part of the succession planning for the operation

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