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An exciting opportunity to work for Harris Truck and Van
About the Role
An exciting opportunity to work for Harris Truck and Van as part of a highly skilled workforce that is committed to quality. Working alongside qualified technicians who will be dealing with all aspects of the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles.
Wage
£17,202 a year
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Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, working hours to be confirmed. 40 hours a week
Start date
Tuesday 1 September 2026
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
About the Apprenticeship
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
With the rapid increase in the complexity of today’s trucks - and the technology needed to keep them up and running - first class training for those involved in the vital servicing and maintenance of these vehicles has become more important than ever.
The MAN Apprentice Programme gives you the chance to join the select group of specialist technicians working on some of the most modern, sophisticated trucks on the road.
The day-to-day tasks include:
- Observing and assisting technicians
- Following health and safety procedures
- Servicing
- MOTs
- All aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair
Where you'll work
Unit 5
Wheaton Road
Witham
CM8 3UJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
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SKILLNET 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.
Training schedule
Not only will apprentices be working and be trained at the Harris Truck and Van garage, but they will also attend our Manchester Experience Training centre eight times a year, for a 1-week period, to work towards their Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
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A skills coach will visit at least every 28 days as part of a close support network, to ensure that apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course.
An apprentice’s training includes:
- Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills (English and maths) if required
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
No skills required
Full training will be provided
Other requirements
Interview and start dates are subject to arrangement.
We know how important efficiency is to you. That is why we offer a wide range of services to help you achieve maximum return.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Harris Truck and Van believes in providing an extensive, high-quality apprenticeship which gives their apprentices the opportunity to advance, succeed and fulfil all ambitions for a career in the motor industry and with such a wide range of skills instilled, an apprentice can move into any other area of the motor industry.
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLNET LIMITED
Cheryl Harman
cheryl.harman@skillnet.org.uk
01923216165
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043130.
Closes in 26 days (Monday 31 August 2026 at 11:59pm)
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