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About the Role
A hands-on, workshop-based role where you would be expected to learn whilst on the job. Working with a qualified mechanic with 40 years’ experience. Learning to develop skills in areas which interest you within a small family-run business where we work together as a team.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist qualified technicians with the servicing, maintenance, and repair of HGVs and trailers
- Carry out routine vehicle inspections and preventative maintenance in accordance with manufacturer and legal requirements
- Learn to diagnose mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electronic faults using specialist diagnostic equipment
- Replace and repair vehicle components including brakes, suspension, steering, engines, transmissions, and electrical systems
- Assist with MOT preparation and ensure vehicles meet roadworthiness and safety standards
- Complete job cards, inspection sheets, and service records accurately and promptly
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment, following all health and safety procedures
- Learn and apply manufacturer specifications, workshop procedures, and DVSA standards
- Use workshop tools and equipment safely and correctly
- Attend all apprenticeship training sessions, complete coursework and assessments, and maintain an up-to-date portfolio of evidence
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The HGV Technician Apprentice will work alongside experienced technicians to develop the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to inspect, maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) and trailers. The apprentice will complete an approved apprenticeship programme while gaining practical, hands-on experience in a commercial vehicle workshop.
The role combines structured workplace training with off-the-job learning, enabling the apprentice to build the technical skills and industry knowledge required to become a qualified HGV Technician.
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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Essential Qualifications
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GCSE in:
- English (grade 4)
- Maths (grade 4)
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Autocare Technician in:
- Motor vehicle (grade L2)
Desirable Qualifications
- Light Vehicle Technician in:
- Motor Vehicle (grade L3)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
We repair and rebuild HGV Commercial vehicles. We complete HGV maintenance and servicing along with diagnostic and brake testing. We work on trailers and all types of commercial vehicles from Class 1 to class 3 vehicles.
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay. Opportunity to become a permanent member of staff.
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