Apprentice HGV Technician

URM (UK) LIMITED

Pontefract (WF9 3NR)

Closes in 26 days (Thursday 13 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 October 2025

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Summary

URM UK LTD are looking for a semi-skilled HGV Technician or Mechanic to join PLEASE NOTE, APPLICANTS MUST HAVE HGV WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE, OR BE CURRENTLY UNDERTAKING OR NEWLY QUALIFIED IN A HGV MECHANICS APPRENTICESHIP.

Wage

£30,000 a year

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Up to £30000 per year based on experience.

Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Hours of work are 6am to 2:30pm and 8am to 4:30pm plus call out.

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 January 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

Are you...

  • A semi-skilled HGV Technician, currently undertaking an Apprenticeship in HGV Mechanics, or newly qualified?
  • Ready to take the next step in your career by joining a small team who are responsible for the maintenance for a fleet of vehicles?
  • Good at problem solving and passionate about the trade?

If so, please apply today...

Job Overview

URM UK LTD are on the hunt for a semi-skilled HGV Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will possess some mechanical knowledge and be familiar with the maintenance and repair of heavy goods vehicles. This role requires a hands-on approach, with the ability to work effectively with various tools and equipment while ensuring high standards of safety and quality.

Duties

  • Conduct routine maintenance and repairs on HGVs, ensuring compliance with safety regulations.
  • Perform diagnostics to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
  • Carry out fabrication, welding, and soldering tasks as required for vehicle repairs - Training will be provide.
  • Utilise hand tools and power tools for assembly and equipment repair tasks.
  • Maintain accurate records of work completed
  • Assist in heavy lifting and handling of equipment as necessary during repairs or maintenance activities.

If you are currently undertaking an apprenticeship, there is a requirement to complete this with the support of URM

Experience

  • HGV Workshop experience is essential in this role
  • Some mechanical knowledge with hands-on experience in HGV or PSV vehicle maintenance and repair.
  • Familiarity with electrical systems in heavy vehicles is advantageous.
  • Experience working with fabrication techniques, welding, soldering, and assembly processes is desirable.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, demonstrating good problem-solving skills.
  • A valid driving licence is preferred to facilitate movement between sites if necessary. If you are passionate about heavy goods vehicles and have the skills required to excel in this role, we encourage you to apply to join our dedicated team of professionals.

Where you'll work

43 Lidgate Crescent
Langthwaite Grange Ind Estate, South Kirkby
Pontefract
WF9 3NR

Training

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

Training provider

DONCASTER ROTHERHAM AND DISTRICT MOTOR TRADES GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Other requirements

APPLICANTS MUST HAVE PREVIOUS WORKSHOP EXPERIENCE AND BE UNDERTAKING OR HAVE RECENTLY COMPLETED A HGV QUALIFICATION.

About this employer

URM are the UK’s largest purchaser and recycler of waste glass. Processing 1 million tons of raw product a year across our 4 sites. The Company has exciting plans to grow through continuing investment into new technology that will increase both volume and yield. We aim to promote an exciting culture across all areas of the business, one where all ideas are valued, and we have a proven track record for the encouragement, training, development, and promotion of our people.

Disability Confident

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Completion of this apprenticeship could lead to a full-time position with URM.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

URM (UK) LIMITED

Danni Millington

training@urm.co.uk

07771665591

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000346223.

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Closes in 26 days (Thursday 13 November 2025 at 11:59pm)

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