Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprentice - Motor Vehicle Technician

M & N VEHICLE SERVICES LIMITED

Peterborough (PE1 4YT)

Closes in 15 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 15 July 2026

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Summary

This is an entry level position on the technical support side of the business. The role will be workshop based and will involve basic technical tasks and responsibilities to start, with a view to building skillset, knowledge and experience overtime, to take on tasks independently and build in complexity. 

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
8:30am - 5:00pm, shifts to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 17 August 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

The role will be workshop based with a day release to college to obtain greater learning and academia with a view to obtaining the technical qualification that supports this role. The role will involve basic technical tasks and responsibilities to start with with a view to building skillset, knowledge and experience overtime, to take on tasks independently and build in complexity. The role will also involve looking after workshop and yard cleanliness.

  • Supporting with servicing
  • Conducting MOT washes
  • Supporting with inspections and MOT preparation.
  • Supporting with technical and repairs.
  • Carrying out basic tasks such as changing lightbulbs on vehicles etc.
  • Sweeping up in the yard and workshop.
  • Fetching parts from suppliers and other sites as needed.

Where you'll work

Staplee Way
Peterborough
PE1 4YT

Training

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

Training provider

INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP

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

College attendance will be 1 day a week at Peterborough College plus an additional portfolio workshop session once every 2 months to support you with uploading your work-based evidence.

Requirements

Desirable 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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Interest in motor vehicles

Other requirements

You must be 18 or over at the start date due to insurance reasons on site.

About this employer

M & N Vehicle Services Ltd are an independent workshop that can service and repair any make of car, van or truck. We provide complete fleet support or single vehicle solutions for Car and Commercial users in the Peterborough and surrounding areas.

We have three sites in total – all based in Fengate, Peterborough. Across all our workshop sites we employ approximately 40 employees, comprising mainly of Technicians, Service support and administration.

https://www.mandnvehicleservices.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

On successful completion of the apprenticeship period and examinations, role holders may have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Technicians role with the business at one of our three sites. Further development and training will also be offered to allow for career progression. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

INSPIRE EDUCATION GROUP

Lauren Hopkins

lauren.hopkins@ieg.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042456.

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Closes in 15 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)