Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician
This three-year apprenticeship programme gives you the skills and knowledge to competently service, maintain, and repair a full range of heavy vehicles (HV) and trailers. If you’ve always had a passion for all things mechanical, enjoy tinkering with vehicles and engines and want to make a career out of it, then this one’s for you!
You’ll work alongside a team of experienced Technicians in a workshop, learning how to keep the transport industry moving by maintaining vehicles to the highest safety and performance standards.
During the apprenticeship, you earn while you learn, gaining a nationally recognised qualification and building the foundations for a rewarding future career.
With this apprenticeship, the opportunities are extensive, and successful candidates can progress their careers into specialist diagnostic roles, workshop management, or fleet engineering.
typical daily tasks
Observing and assisting senior technicians
Servicing vehicles – carrying out checks and general maintenance according to the manufacturers’ guidelines
Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components
Maintaining repair and service records
Following health and safety procedures
Using engineering tools and equipment - including hand and power tools, engineering and technical manuals and diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment
What qualifications do I need?
To be considered for this apprenticeship, you must have GCSEs, Functional Skills or Key Skills at grade C/4 or above in English and Maths (or equivalent).
If your grades are below this, we’ll discuss your options for taking functional skills in Maths and/or English.
As well as this, predicated grades are accepted, and work experience or knowledge is beneficial but not essential.
What qualifications will i get?
Once you finish your apprenticeship, you’ll receive the following qualification:
Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard
Level 2 Functional Skills in Maths & English (if not already achieved)
how do i apply?
To apply for a Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship please click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
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