Apprentice Commercial Vehicle Workshop Technician

R&S RECOVERY SERVICES LIMITE

MARLOW (SL7 3DJ)

Closes on Monday 28 September 2026

Posted on 12 August 2026

Print

Contents

Summary

Join our family-owned commercial vehicle workshop as an Apprentice Technician. Work on customer vehicles and our fleet of heavy recovery trucks, learning from experienced technicians. We offer full apprenticeship support, valuable hands-on skills, and excellent career progression opportunities within the workshop or recovery industry.

Wage

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

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 5 October 2026

Duration

2 years 10 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

  • Assist experienced technicians with servicing, maintenance and repairs on commercial vehicles.
  • Learn how to carry out periodic safety inspections and MOT preparations.
  • Support engine servicing and maintenance activities.
  • Assist with repairs to engines, gearboxes, suspension, clutches, brakes and electrical systems.
  • Learn to use computer diagnostic equipment and perform fault-finding procedures.
  • Help maintain a clean, safe and organised workshop environment.
  • Gain hands-on experience working on customer vehicles and our fleet of heavy recovery vehicles.
  • Develop practical skills and industry knowledge through on-the-job training.

Where you'll work

7 BOOKER DEPOT
CLAY LANE
BOOKER
MARLOW
SL7 3DJ

Training

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

Training provider

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

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

Attend Slough & Langley College once a week 

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English and Maths (grade 4/C or higher)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Team working
  • Enthusiasm
  • Hands-on
  • Can-do attitude to work
  • Keen to learn new skills

About this employer

We are a 24 hour commercial vehicle recovery operator with a commercial vehicle repair workshop. We are family owned and operated and as a family are very hands on within the business. We are a very friendly company and offer our staff a high level of training and opportunity. We value commitment and enthusiasm from our employees and reward those who are keen to learn and show a real passion for their chosen career.

http://www.rsrecovery.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).

Permanent employment with opportunities in our workshop and as a roadside technician or a recovery technician for the right candidate. Opportunity for the right candidate to gain a HGV Class 1 driving license when at the required age. All future prospects depend on the level of commitment and work attained during the apprenticeship.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000047063.

Apply now

Closes on Monday 28 September 2026