IVECO Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship - West Thurrock

ACORN TRUCK SALES LIMITED

Essex (RM20 4AU)

Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026

Posted on 7 May 2026

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Summary

Working alongside qualified technicians who will be dealing with all aspects of the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles. Inspecting and repairing a range of heavy vehicles (HVs) and trailers for dealerships, independent garages, franchise and large fleet operators.

Wage

£16,640 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 (hours may be varied) may also be Saturday.

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

  • Observing and assisting senior technicians
  • Following health and safety procedures
  • Servicing
  • MOTs
  • All aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair

Where you'll work

601 London Road
West Thurrock
Grays
Essex
RM20 4AU

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

Not only will apprentices be working and be trained at an Iveco garage, but they will also attend our Iveco Academy in Winsford Training Centre to train towards their Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair qualification. 

An advisor will visit at least every six weeks as part of a close support network to ensure that Apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course.

An apprentice’s training includes:

  • Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Standard Level 3 qualification
  • Functional skills if needed in maths & English

More training information

  • An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation
  • At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying

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
  • Number skills

About this employer

Acorn Trucks are part of Harris Holdings Ltd, a family owned group of companies, whose origins go back close on 100 years; and all of the businesses have been transport related. We believe that we understand what the transport operator is looking for, and are totally committed to providing the very best in customer care.

Harris Holdings has now grown to a company employing over 600 people, and Acorn Trucks is most definitely the fastest growing company within the organisation. We have invested heavily in our facility at Crayford, in order to have the infrastructure to support the franchises that we represent there.

We believe that at Acorn Trucks we have a facility, systems and a team of people that any business would be proud of.

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After this apprenticeship

Going on to either a Master Tech, Service Team Leader or Manager role could be a real possibility for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SKILLNET LIMITED

Jamie Rogan

jamie.rogan@skillnet.org.uk

01923 216165

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030498.

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Closes on Tuesday 30 June 2026