Technician Apprentice (HGV)

TRUMBAR TRUCK CARE LIMITED

Suffolk (IP23 7HN)

Closes in 14 days (Monday 10 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 24 July 2026

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Summary

Do you have a passion for vehicle maintenance, then look no further.  Here at The Bartrum Group we have our own purpose built workshop where we manage, repair and maintain our own fleet of over 150 vehicles and 250 trailers.  At Trumbar Truck Care you will learn alongside our established team how to diagnose and repair our fleet.

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
Monday - Friday 8.00am - 4.30pm (including a 30 minute unpaid break).

40 hours a week

Start date

Wednesday 9 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

  • Maintain and repair all Bartrums fleet assets
  • Perform all minor and major repairs, on lorries and trailers for the Bartrums Fleet and our external customers
  • Collaborate with the repair team to diagnose problems and plan repairs
  • Perform regular diagnostic tests on trucks
  • Maintain accurate records of each repair performed on the vehicles
  • MOT preparation and steam cleaning (as required once trained and in line with H&S requirements)
  • Road test vehicles (alongside qualified Technician)
  • Report any unsafe equipment and practices
  • Ensure that the work and communal areas are clean and tidy and clear of any obstacles
  • Updating and completing computerised and paper-based vehicle records as and when required
  • Maintain records for, issuing inventory, and usage of all parts and consumables at all times
  • Ensure compliance with all legislation and regulations issued by the government and local authorities
  • Maintain good housekeeping keeping the premises and surrounding areas free from debris and rubbish
  • To undertake any training required to enable you to continue to do this role within standards required
  • To follow ALL Health and Safety legislation, policies, and procedures to ensure the safety of our customers and other employees
  • Any other duties as requested

Where you'll work

Langton Green Eye
Suffolk
IP23 7HN

Training

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

Training provider

SUFFOLK NEW 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 and Maintenance Technician Standard
  • English and Maths (if required) Level 2

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English or Equivalent (grade A-C or 9-4)
  • Maths or Equivalent (grade A-C or 9-4)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • IT skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Number skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness
  • Flexibility
  • Willingness to learn
  • Strong work ethic

About this employer

The Bartrum Group are a provider of logistics solutions offering full and part load haulage and pallet network distribution across the UK.  We have over 300 employees across a variety of functions including warehousing, driving, finance, compliance, H&S, Traffic planning, etc.  Trumbar Truck Care is responsible for maintaining and repairing our fleet of vehicles.

https://bartrums.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).

Apprenticeship could lead to a permanent position with TTC on a shift pattern.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

SUFFOLK NEW COLLEGE

Catherine Townsend

apprenticeshipapplication@suffolk.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000044817.

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Closes in 14 days (Monday 10 August 2026 at 11:59pm)