Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship - High Wycombe

HARRIS COMMERCIAL REPAIRS LIMITED

High Wycombe (HP12 4HS)

Closes on Monday 2 March 2026

Posted on 8 January 2026

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Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on knowledge and skills within the Automotive Industry, specifically the heavy goods vehicle. You will work alongside technicians whilst completing the apprenticeship programme.

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 to Friday (hours to be confirmed at Interview).

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 1 July 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

  • Work alongside technicians to gain skills and knowledge
  • Gain hands-on experience
  • Complete tasks on trucks and trailers with the ongoing support of technicians
  • You will work on the engines, electrical, tyres and overall maintenance of trailers and vehicles

Where you'll work

Unit J
Hillbottom Road, Sands Industrial Estate
High Wycombe
HP12 4HS

Training

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

Training provider

SKILLNET 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

  • Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3
  • You will train at the DAF Training Academy in Nottingham on block release (every 6-10 weeks)
  • Face-to-face and virtual training with an allocated Skills Coach

More training information

  • We use a blended learning approach, so a mixture of face-to-face, virtual training and 121 
  • You will also gain training on the job 

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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Physical fitness

About this employer

Harris DAF is one of the longest established DAF Trucks dealership groups in the UK.

We operate 4 DAF dealerships, our sales location based in West Thurrock Essex, supported by three after-sales operations in Waltham Cross Herts, High Wycombe Bucks and Witham Essex.

Whether you require a new or used DAF truck, repair and maintenance, DAF or other truck and trailer parts, we offer a range of cost-effective transport and finance solutions. Each dealership has a comprehensive range of DAF and TRP parts stock supported by emergency overnight availability from DAF and DAF AID.

https://www.harrisdafhighwycombe.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Further progression. 

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SKILLNET LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000007466.

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Closes on Monday 2 March 2026