Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Apprentice

ADM MILLING LIMITED

Bristol (BS11 9DL)

Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 11 August 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 29 July 2026


Summary

ADM Milling Ltd, Avonmouth (BS11 9DL), offers a 3-year HGV Technician Apprenticeship combining college study with hands-on training. Apprentices gain a Level 3 qualification, practical experience, mentoring from skilled staff, and develop ADM’s values and competencies to support a long-term career within the company.

Wage

£17,000 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Y2 £25,000

Y3 £26,500

Y4 £27,500

Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08.00 - 17.00. One hour unpaid lunch.

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 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

Particular areas of responsibility will be to:

  • Attend all training days, ensuring all assignments and exams are completed within agreed timescales to a satisfactory standard
  • To assist in routine maintenance and repairs on all makes of vehicles and trailers using appropriate equipment and tools in a safe and economical manner
  • To assist in diagnosing and rectifying all types of faults
  • Assist in ensuring all company vehicles are handled with care and all reasonable steps are taken to return the vehicle in a clean and tidy condition on completion of work undertaken
  • Ensure all aspects of Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices are adhered to, including the mandatory wearing of personal protective equipment (PPE) and machine guarding
  • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness in all areas of the business in order to maintain the company image and a safe working environment
  • Maintain high levels of attendance and conduct at all times

Apprentices should be able to demonstrate:

  • Ability to organise own work
  • Ability to seek solutions to problems
  • Good verbal & written communication skills
  • Flexibility to undertake a wide range of tasks
  • Awareness and understanding of health and safety requirements

Where you'll work

ADM Milling Ltd
Avonmouth Old Dock
Avonmouth
Bristol
BS11 9DL

Training

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

Training provider

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

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

Training and Qualification Level

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Motor Vehicle and Maintenance Technician (Heavy Vehicle) Level 3
  • Servicing and repairing heavy vehicles
  • City of Bristol College (Parkway)
  • Block Release

More training information

You will be studying Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Level 3 Apprenticeship with City of Bristol College. The College delivery will start in late September and will be delivered as block release (2 weeks in College, 5 times a year).

Advanced Motor Vehicle Technology Centre, New Road, Stoke Gifford. BS34 8SF.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

Science (grade 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
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Previous Experience
  • Enthusiasm

About this employer

ADM unlocks the power of nature to enrich the quality of life. We’re a premier global human and animal nutrition company, delivering solutions today with an eye to the future. We’re blazing new trails in health and well-being as our scientists develop groundbreaking products to support healthier living. We’re a cutting-edge innovator leading the way to a new future of plant-based consumer and industrial solutions to replace petroleum-based products. We’re an unmatched agricultural supply chain manager and processor, providing food security by connecting local needs with global capabilities. And we’re a leader in sustainability, scaling across entire value chains to help decarbonize our industry and safeguard our planet. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional and sustainability challenges of today and tomorrow. Learn more at www.adm.com

http://www.adm.com (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Enhanced Annual Leave.

Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aider, GP anytime, Cycle Scheme, Fitness Reimbursement, Eye Care Vouchers, Free Flu Vaccinations, LinkedIn Learning and many other.

After this apprenticeship

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

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Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

CITY OF BRISTOL COLLEGE

Business Partnership Onboarding Team

apprentice@cityofbristol.ac.uk

01173125250

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000045157.

Apply now

Closes in 11 days (Tuesday 11 August 2026 at 11:59pm)