Apprentice HGV Technician - Leeds

LEEDS COMMERCIAL LIMITED

Leeds (LS26 8HE)

Closes on Friday 29 May 2026

Posted on 23 January 2026

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Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at LC Vehicle Hire as an HGV Technician Apprentice where you will be working alongside a qualified Technician/Mentor learning how to service, maintain and repair a range of different manufacturer light and heavy commercial vehicles. Feel this could be the role for you? Apply today!

Wage

£15,704 to £25,396.80, depending on your age

National Minimum Wage

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The above pay range is based on yearly wage increments from 1st - 3rd year status.

Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30. 30 minute unpaid lunch break. 40 hours per week.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 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

Duties include:

  • Learning the fundamental of HV technologies - HV chassis, engine, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic & air braking, electrical systems & testing 
  • Ensure all job cards & service sheets are completed in a timely manner
  • Liaise with parts department to identify & order parts 
  • To represent LC Vehicle Hire in a professional & courteous manner 

Where you'll work

The Old Test Station
Patrick Green
Leeds
LS26 8HE

Training

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

Training provider

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

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

Block release at Stephenson Campus, Loughborough College Group, Thornborough Road, Coalville Leicestershire, LE67 3TN will include:

  • Delivery of HGV Maintenance Technician Level 3 - Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills Maths and English (if applicable)

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

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
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness
  • Willingness to learn

Other requirements

Apprentices will be required to attend Stephenson campus, part of Loughborough College Group on a block release basis. All accommodation and travel to and from college will be provided by the employer. More information on our block release delivery will be explained throughout the recruitment process. 

About this employer

LC Vehicle Hire are experts in commercial vehicle hire and provide a wide range of vehicles for contracts hire, short term rental and sales. We specialise in construction, highway maintenance, traffic management and haulage vehicles and we also offer cars, vans and 4x4's. Approxomitely 2,000 self-drive vehicles are now operating from our 5 depots throughout the UK. We have a reputation of a high standard of service. 

After this apprenticeship

Full employment for the candidate after the completion of the apprenticeship scheme.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000009289.

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Closes on Friday 29 May 2026