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Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship
Gain hands-on experience and develop in-depth knowledge of trailer manufacturing, maintenance, and repair techniques. Learn to use power and air tools, specialist diagnostic equipment, and fault-finding technology while building the skills needed to become a competent and qualified Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician.
About the Role
Apprentices will undertake a wide variety of tasks while supervised by a competent operative in 4 key areas within trailer manufacturing.
Repair and Maintenance Process
- Chassis system Assembly & Installation
- Coach building
- Pre-Delivery Inspection
- Trailer repair and service
Skills Development
You will develop skills to enable you to:
- Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on HGVs and trailers
- Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
- Complete MOT preparations and ensure vehicles meet DVSA standards
- Carry out safety checks in line with company and legal requirements
- Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults and apply effective solutions
- Maintain accurate service records, job cards, and compliance documentation
- Daily housekeeping duties
- Manual handing procedures
- Safe use and maintenance of Power, Air & Hand Tools
- Adhere to health & safety policies and maintain a clean, safe working environment
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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Apprenticeship Details
The Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship combines practical workplace training with structured off-the-job learning to develop the skills required to inspect, service, maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy vehicles and trailers. Apprentices receive ongoing support from a dedicated tutor through regular reviews, coaching, and progress tracking, while an experienced workplace mentor provides day-to-day guidance and hands-on training. This blended approach enables apprentices to build technical competence, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and become confident, skilled technicians capable of making a valuable contribution to the business.
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About Tiger Trailers
Tiger Trailers is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of articulated HGV semi-trailers and rigid truck bodywork, from curtainside, box trailers and flatbeds, to double decks, refrigerated trailers and rigid truck bodywork from 3.5t to 28t. The company's ethos is to provide customers with innovative design solutions, outstanding build quality and a collaborative, personal service.
Career Progression
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To become a Level 3 HGV Service and Maintenance Technician. Successfully completing the Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship has will enable you the apprentice to become a skilled and competent technician at Tiger Trailers. You will confidently carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs while working safely and effectively, providing a strong foundation for future career progression within the business and the wider transport industry.
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