The Growth Company: Education & Skills
Heavy Goods Service and Maintenance Apprentice Technician

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About This Opportunity
A fantastic opportunity has arisen with Needhams Services Ltd. They need an apprentice HGV mechanic to join the team in their busy workshop in Oldham, keeping their fleet of vehicles on the road.
A Normal Day Would Include
- Keeping the workshop clean and tidy
- Using the tools and equipment used in vehicle maintenance and repair
- Learning safe working procedures in the workshop
- Assisting other technicians with their work whilst receiving on the job training
- Learning how to service a vehicle and safely remove and replace engine, chassis, electrical and transmission components
- Learning simple and complex fault diagnosis and repairs on engine, chassis, transmission and electrical systems
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
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Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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Advanced Automotive provide a quality service at very low rates, with no compromise on workmanship and results.
What You Could Go On To Do
You could go on to progress to become an HGV MOT Tester with the company after completing the apprenticeship.
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
Requirements
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:


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How You Could Get There
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on www.tfgm.com to see how you would get there and how long it would take.
What you should have to apply
- GCSE Maths and English grade 3 or above is Essential
Personal Qualities
- Punctuality
- Reliability
- Honesty
- A willing attitude to working and learning
Skills
- To have a keen and genuine interest in the automotive trade
- Good knowledge and understanding of HGV maintenance and repair
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