HGV Technician Apprentice

ABBEY LOGISTICS GROUP LIMITED

Widnes (WA8 0QE)

Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 16 July 2026

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Summary

Gain hands-on experience with an established and highly experienced team of HGV technicians. The in-house workshop is responsible for carrying out inspections, diagnosis, maintenance and repair procedures on tankers/trailers operated by Abbey Logistics Group.

Wage

£19,032 a year

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Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm with 1 hour for lunch.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 10 August 2026

Duration

3 years 3 months

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

Gain hands on experience with an established and highly experienced team of HGV technicians.   

Working within the inhouse workshop, you will be working on the following: 

Carrying out inspections, diagnosis, maintenance and repair procedures on tankers/trailers operated by Abbey Logistics Group. 

Fabrication work to include:

Chassis repairs, general accident damage repairs in aluminum & stainless steel and general fabrication duties.

Ensure health and safety and company procedures are adhered to.

Where you'll work

Ditton Road
Widnes
WA8 0QE

Training

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

Training provider

ST HELENS 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

  • Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship.
  • Training will require attending college one day per week (during term time) or 6 hours a week at your place of work during non-term times.

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

  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Time Management

Other requirements

  • Working in an environment where following process and H&S is a priority.

About this employer

Abbey Logistics Group is a leading logistics service provider and one of the UK’s most recognised and respected road tanker transport brands. Operating throughout the UK and Europe, we provide road tanker transport haulage and logistics services to bulk liquid and powder customers across a wide variety of sectors.

https://www.abbeylogisticsgroup.com/ (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).

To become fully qualified technician and move on to other skills within the workshop environment. Mentor and train other technicians.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

ST HELENS COLLEGE

Carolyn Mason

appenquiry@sthelens.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043081.

Apply now

Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 29 July 2026 at 11:59pm)