Mechanical HGV Engineer Apprentice - Leeds

As an integral member of the depot, you will be supporting the team goal of making a difference by ensuring all vehicles are serviced, repaired and maintained to the highest standard. The successful candidate will also be responsible for carrying out inspections, preparing vehicles to ensure MOT standards are met.

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

Requirements

• GCSE in:
  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)
• Problem solving skills
• Can do attitude
• Effective verbal skills
• Team player
• Decision making skills
• Effective writing skills
• Knowledge of mechanics & electrics
• Understanding of vehicle maintenance requirements and procedures

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs on HGVs and trailers
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults
• Use diagnostic equipment and workshop tools safely
• Complete inspections and MOT preparation
• Maintain accurate service records and job cards
• Follow health & safety procedures and manufacturer standards
• Work as part of a team to ensure vehicles are roadworthy and reliable
• Carry out the basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HV
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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

Benefits

• Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training
• Study to gain professional knowledge and skills
• 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:
  • 2 week Block release to Stephenson College, Coalville
  • Functional skills if necessary
  • On-the-job training
  • Off-the-job training
• Career progression would be to Become full HGV Technician with possibility to work with the refrigeration engineers, do your FGAS certification and work your way into the workshop controller/regional fleet engineer roles with time

Application Process

• Closes on Friday 31 July 2026
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About Petit Forestier UK Ltd

Petit Forestier UK Ltd is part of the Petit Forestier Group, Europe’s leading specialist in refrigerated vehicle rental. Operating across the UK and internationally, we provide innovative temperature-controlled transport solutions to customers in the food, pharmaceutical, and logistics sectors. With a strong focus on quality, safety, and sustainability, we are committed to investing in the next generation of skilled technicians. Joining Petit Forestier means becoming part of a supportive, forward-thinking business where apprentices can develop hands-on experience, industry-recognised qualifications, and long-term career opportunities within the HGV and refrigeration industry.

Contact

• LOUGHBOROUGH COLLEGE
• Apprenticeship Department
• lcgaapprenticeships@loucoll.ac.uk
• 01530519001
• Reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000030609.