Summary
Maintain and repair HGVs and trailers to high standards, assisting with inspections, servicing, and diagnostics. Learn from experienced mechanics while gaining hands-on skills to keep our fleet roadworthy and efficient at Chris Wright Baildon Ltd. Ideal for those seeking a practical career in transport.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.30pm.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 7 September 2026
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
* Assisting with inspections, servicing, and MOT preparations of HGVs and trailers
* Learning to diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults
* Supporting the workshop team with daily maintenance tasks and record-keeping
Where you'll work
HOLLINGS HILL DEPOT
CENTENERY ROAD
OFF OTLEY ROAD
BAILDON WEST YORKS
BD17 7QB
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
KIRKLEES COLLEGE
Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
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
Training will take place at Kirklees College, Engineering Centre on a day release basis.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
Maths & English (grade 4/C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Physical fitness
* Good Practical Skills
* Willingness to learn
* Good Time Keeping
Other requirements
* Early starts and working in a busy workshop environment
* Some heavy lifting and working in all weather conditions
* You will need to get to our Baildon depot daily
* Commitment to attending college and completing coursework alongside hands-on training