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Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (36432)

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About the Role
BHT Commercials based in Salford have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated person to join their company. Working in their workshop on an extensive fleet of vehicles and trailers, the successful applicant will have the opportunity to work for a company with an excellent local reputation.
Wage
- £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
- National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training Course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
- Monday– Thursday 7am– 4pm
- Friday 7am– 3pm
- 40 hours a week
Start Date
Thursday 1 October 2026
Duration
3 years
Positions Available
1
What You'll Do at Work
The successful applicant will be expected to learn about the following:
- Keeping the workshop clean & tidy
- How to use tools & equipment used in vehicle maintenance & repair
- Safe working procedures in the workshop
- Assisting other vehicle and ground side equipment technicians with their work whilst receiving on the job training
- How to service and inspect a vehicle
- How to safely remove and replace engine, chassis, electrical and transmission components
- How to carry out simple and complex fault diagnosis and repairs on engine, chassis, transmission and electrical systems
How You Will Be Supported
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role.
What Will Happen Next?
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team. You will then have the opportunity to find out:
- More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
- Any training you need to complete
- What the next steps will be
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Where You'll Work
UNIT 6
ORCHARD INDUSTRIAL ESTATE
SALFORD
M6 6FL
Apprenticeships Include
Time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
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.


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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.
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade A*-D/9-3)
- Maths (grade A*-D/9-3)
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
- Initiative
- Interested in Automotive trade
- Can follow instructions
- Enthusiastic
- Proactive
- Professional
Other Requirements
A full driving licence would be an advantage
About This Employer
At BHT Commercials we can guarantee you will receive the best possible service, provided by our friendly experienced staff.
We have the latest in vehicle diagnostic equipment and use only quality replacement parts.
We carry out a range of Service and Repair work on Commercials Vehicles and have an excellent reputation for quality of work and value for money.
After This Apprenticeship
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Possible progression within the company and progression onto the next level apprenticeship
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000039065.
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