Apprentice - Heavy Goods Technician

Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Stoke-On-Trent (ST1 6QN)

Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 28 October 2026)

Posted on 14 October 2026

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Summary

Fleet Operations & Compliance is seeking to appoint a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our unique and dynamic team of highly motivated professionals who work collaboratively to ensure the operations comply with legislative requirements.

Wage

£15,392 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
Normal hours of work are based on a 37 hour week. However, these hours may vary subject to any flexible working and any variation will be determined by the Council’s Flexible Working Policy.

37 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 December 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

  • To support on the maintenance of the council's large goods, light commercial and specialist vehicles and equipment.
  • To contribute individually and as part of a team in maintaining and repairing large goods vehicles to a high quality and DVSA approved standards.
  • To support on the full range of repairs to the council's large goods, light commercial and specialist vehicles and equipment.
  • To help prepare Large Goods Vehicles and Light Vehicles to the standard required to pass the statutory MOT/LGV Test.
  • To clean workshop from end to end and remove any waste that is around the work areas.
  • To collect parts from the stores for the technician and themselves.
  • To carry out instruction from the Technician that they are working with.
  • Enthusiastic and willing to learn the position that they are working in.
  • To undertake any appropriate training as and when required including attending college and completing college work in own time.
  • To complete the Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
  • Ensure all college work is completed on time.
  • To work on various vehicles, plant and equipment gaining experience in the maintenance and repair of large goods vehicles, legislation including maintaining roadworthiness and completing the required documentation.
  • The duties of the post can vary and may not be routine therefore the post holder will be allocated appropriate tasks by a Supervisor or Manager.
  • There is a requirement for ongoing regular creative/ innovative thinking in the resolution of problems/issues alongside the Technician.

The post works mainly within the workshops, however there may be some work at the road side in response to breakdowns.The role is subject to physical effort in a working environment that can have disagreeable conditions.

To gain the ability to complete all vehicle maintenance job cards and defect records according to statutory requirements and in an efficient and organised manner.

Where you'll work

Weighbridge Site
Cromer Road
Stoke-On-Trent
ST1 6QN

Training

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

Training provider

STOKE-ON-TRENT 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

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

Requirements

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Patience

About this employer

Stoke-on-Trent City Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this – we therefore encourage applications from all sections of our community. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed together.

After this apprenticeship

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

Heavy Goods Mechanical Technician.

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

STOKE-ON-TRENT COLLEGE

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059060.

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Closes in 13 days (Wednesday 28 October 2026)

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