Summary
Warrington’s Own Buses have a fantastic opportunity for a highly motivated person to join their company, starting in August 2026. You will be working in their commercial workshop on their fleet of over 100 buses and coaches
Wage
£16,640 a year
Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 4.30pm
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 3 August 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
The successful applicant will be expected to learn about the following:
* Keeping the workshop clean & tidy
* How to use tools & equipment used in Vehicle Maintenance & Repair
* Safe working procedures in the workshop
* Assisting other vehicle technicians with their work whilst receiving on the job training
* How to service and inspect a vehicle
* How to safely remove and replace Engine, Chassis, Electrical and Transmission components
* How to carry out Simple and Complex Fault Diagnosis and Repairs on Engine, Chassis, Transmission and Electrical systems
How you will be supported:
Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in your role
What will happen next:
New applicants to The Growth Company who meet any basic entry requirements of the role will be contacted within two working days to be invited to meet a member of our team
You will then have the opportunity to find out:
* More about this vacancy and any others you are suitable for
* Any training you need to complete
* What the next steps will be
How you could get there:
If you would be catching public transport for this role, visit the Journey Planner on to see how you would get there and how long it would take
Where you'll work
Warrington Depot
Dallam Lane
Warrington
WA2 7NT
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
THE GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
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
This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade A*-D/3-9)
* Maths (grade A*-D/3-9)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Team working
* Knowledge of HGV maintenance
* Interest in automotive trade
* Enthusiastic
* Proactive
* Able to follow instructions