HGV Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice

TIGER TRAILERS LIMITED

Winsford (CW7 3RL)

Closes in 8 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 23 July 2026

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Summary

Gain hands-on experience and develop in-depth knowledge of trailer manufacturing, maintenance, and repair techniques. Learn to use power and air tools, specialist diagnostic equipment, and fault-finding technology while building the skills needed to become a competent and qualified Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician.

Wage

£18,525 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£9.50 an hour, paid weekly each Friday

Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 7.30am -3.30pm.

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 7 September 2026

Duration

3 years

Positions available

2

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

Apprentices will undertake a wide variety of tasks while supervised by a competent operative in 4 key areas within trailer manufacturing. 

Repair and Maintenance process:

  • Chassis system Assembly & Installation 
  • Coach building 
  • Pre-Delivery Inspection 
  • Trailer repair and service

You will develop skills to enable you to:

  • Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on HGVs and trailers
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
  • Complete MOT preparations and ensure vehicles meet DVSA standards
  • Carry out safety checks in line with company and legal requirements
  • Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults and apply effective solutions
  • Maintain accurate service records, job cards, and compliance documentation
  • Daily housekeeping duties
  • Manual handing procedures
  • Safe use and maintenance of Power, Air & Hand Tools
  • Adhere to health & safety policies and maintain a clean, safe working environment

Where you'll work

Alan Cartwright House
Winsford
CW7 3RL

Training

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

Training provider

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

Training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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

The Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship combines practical workplace training with structured off-the-job learning to develop the skills required to inspect, service, maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy vehicles and trailers. Apprentices receive ongoing support from a dedicated tutor through regular reviews, coaching, and progress tracking, while an experienced workplace mentor provides day-to-day guidance and hands-on training. This blended approach enables apprentices to build technical competence, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and become confident, skilled technicians capable of making a valuable contribution to the business.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

  • Initiative
  • Logical
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working

Other requirements

What interests you in this role? How do you plan to get to work to ensure you arrive on time each day?

About this employer

Tiger Trailers is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of articulated HGV semi-trailers and rigid truck bodywork, from curtainside, box trailers and flatbeds, to double decks, refrigerated trailers and rigid truck bodywork from 3.5t to 28t. The company's ethos is to provide customers with innovative design solutions, outstanding build quality and a collaborative, personal service.

After this apprenticeship

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

To become a Level 3 HGV Service and Maintenance Technician. Successfully completing the Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship has will enable you the apprentice to become a skilled and competent technician at Tiger Trailers. You will confidently carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs while working safely and effectively, providing a strong foundation for future career progression within the business and the wider transport industry.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TOTAL PEOPLE LIMITED

Jane Smith

janes@totalpeople.co.uk

0161 674 8158

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044323.

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Closes in 8 days (Friday 31 July 2026 at 11:59pm)