Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on knowledge and skills within the Automotive Industry, specifically the heavy goods vehicle. You will work alongside technicians whilst completing the apprenticeship programme.
Wage
£20,800 a year
Within the 1st Year you will be supplied with a starter Tool Box. If Trainees pass their driving test (both written & practical exams) within year 1 or year 2 of the program, a £1k bonus will be awarded
Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday (hours to be confirmed at Interview).
40 hours a week
Start date
Saturday 1 November 2025
Duration
3 years
Positions available
5
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
* Work alongside technicians to gain skills and knowledge
* Gain hands-on experience
* Complete tasks on trucks and trailers with the ongoing support of technicians
* You will work on the engines, electrical, tyres and overall maintenance of trailers and vehicles
Where you'll work
You can select which locations you want to apply for in your application on Find an apprenticeship.
This apprenticeship is available in these locations:
* Beveridge Lane, Ellistown, Coalville, LE67 1FB
* Thorpe Road, Howden, Goole, DN14 7PA
* 2 Littlefair Road, Hull, HU9 5LP
* Ingleberry Road, Shepshed, Loughborough, LE12 9DE
* 70 Scalley Way, Raunds, Wellingborough, NN9 6RJ
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
SKILLNET 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
* Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3
* You will train at the DAF Training Academy in Nottingham on block release (every 6-10 weeks)
* Face-to-face and virtual training with an allocated Skills Coach
More training information
* We use a blended learning approach, so a mixture of face-to-face, virtual training and 121
* You will also gain training on the job
Requirements
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
* Team working
* Creative
* Physical fitness