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Heavy Vehicle Apprentice
Have you always had a passion for anything automotive? We are offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who has an interest for improving a range of vehicles as you will be working to bring them back to life! As a Heavy Vehicle Apprentice, you will be working alongside experienced team members to service, inspect and repair vehicles.
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:
- Mon-Fri between 08:00 and 16:30
- 40 hours a week
Start Date:
- Monday 5 October 2026
Duration:
- 2 years 9 months
Positions Available:
- 1
What you'll do at work
You will have the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge whilst carrying out maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes in your workplace, this will include mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical vehicle systems.
You will be immersed in the fast-paced and thriving world of the automotive industry. The tasks you will face will be ever-changing, with new technologies and diagnostic techniques constantly being introduced.
Some of the tasks you will be working on include:
- Servicing vehicles – carrying out checks and general maintenance according to the manufacturers’ guidelines.
- Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components.
- Maintaining repair and service records.
Where you'll work
5 Stepfield
Witham
CM8 3TH
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider:
- S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED
Training Course:
- Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
What you'll learn
- 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
The apprenticeship training is delivered via weekly block releases at S&B throughout a year, learning will also take place in the workplace and a S&B Development Coach and Workplace Mentor are allocated to support and monitor your progress to help you reach your goals and manage your workload. Your employer will pay you when you are attending weekly training blocks at S&B.
More Training Information
S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist apprenticeship training provider located in Bedminster, Bristol. Whether you're seeking to kickstart your career in the automotive industry or business industry, S&B Automotive Academy is your go-to partner for excellence in training!
S&B has been training apprentices since the 1970’s and are one of the largest training providers in the Automotive and Business sector. We pride ourselves on our collaboration with a wide range of employers.
Qualifications
To be considered for this apprenticeship you must have GCSEs, Functional Skills or Key Skills at grade C/4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent), If your grades are below this, we will discuss your options for taking functional skills in Maths and/or English. As well as this, predicated grades are accepted, and work experience or knowledge is beneficial but not essential.
As a result you will receive the following:
- Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths & English (if not already exempt)
Essential Qualifications
- GCSE in:
- English (grade 3)
- Maths (grade 3)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
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Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Other Requirements
- Closing, interview and possible start date for this vacancy are subject to change.
- Interviews could commence at any time.
- S&B will send all applications to the employer, from this the employer will look at your details and evaluate the current candidates so you will be awaiting a response from either the employer or S&B if the employer would like to discuss further.
- Should you wish to retract your application at any point, we kindly request that you inform us at your earliest convenience.
About this Employer
At Dennis Eagle, we combine over a century of trusted expertise and experience with a focus on innovation, reliability and sustainability to deliver industry-leading waste management solutions.
- Leading UK manufacturer, producing high-quality and safety-first refuse collection vehicles worldwide
- Putting customers at the heart of everything we do since 1895, with a passionate commitment to best-in-class support
- Developing cutting-edge, environmentally conscious refuse collection solutions to meet the evolving needs of our clients
- Our pioneering range of products is built to create cleaner, more efficient, and safer environments in the communities you serve, now and in the future.
https://www.dennis-eagle.co.uk/about-us/ (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).
We are committed to providing you with all the support and training you need to gain your Apprenticeship Qualification and to develop your career further with us. As a company we love to help our employees by encouraging them, this could open up even more career opportunities.
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The contact for this apprenticeship is:
S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000042802.
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Closes in 27 days (Wednesday 12 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
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