HGV Technician Apprenticeship

Summary

We have an opportunity for a motivated and enthusiastic Heavy Apprentice Vehicle Technician. As an apprentice, you'll play a key part in supporting the maintenance and repair of a range of vehicles, learning diagnostic skills, and gaining a comprehensive understanding of the automotive industry.

Annual wage: £13,312 a year
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Training course: Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00-17:00
40 hours a week
Possible start date: Monday 2 December
Duration: 2 years 8 months
Positions available: 1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Work alongside skilled technicians to inspect, diagnose, and repair various vehicle systems, including engines, transmissions, brakes, and electrical components.
Perform basic service tasks.
Learn to use diagnostic equipment and software to identify vehicle faults.
Ensure a clean, safe, and organised workspace by following all health, safety, and environmental protocols.
Assist in completing service records and maintenance documentation, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
Attend and participate in all training sessions with Mantra Learning.

Where you’ll work

4A Royce Trading Estate, Ashburton Road West

Trafford Park

Manchester

M17 1RY

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

MANTRA LEARNING LIMITED

Your training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

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.

Your training plan

You will be employed by, and spend 4 days of your working week at:

RJA Repairs LTD Unit 4a Trading Estate, Ashburton Road West, M17 1RY

The 5th day of your working week will be spent at

Mantra Learning, Greengate, Middleton, Manchester M24 1RU

Requirements

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Team working
Patience
Willingness to Learn
Technical Aptitude
Automotive Interest

About this company

Mantra Learning are advertising the apprenticeship vaccancy as the training provider on behalf of the employer RJA Repairs LTD. We are Mantra Learning. The UK’s leading Logistics learning and development organisation. Mantra supports and develops people to help change lives. As a company with 52 years of industry recognition, we work with some of the biggest brands in the country, including Aldi, Travis Perkins, Dixons Carphone and Eddie Stobart. Our philosophy is to provide people from all walks of life with practical skills & knowledge. We inspire our learners to make the steps to transform not only business, but their own lives. We help thousands each year to gain new skills, improve their performance. Helping people from a variety of backgrounds whether they are unemployed, new to the workforce or existing workers looking to boost their career. Approximately we deliver 400 Apprenticeships, over 200 Large Goods Vehicle licences and 1,100 Fork Lift Truck licences each year.

After this apprenticeship

After completing an apprenticeship as a Heavy Vehicle Technician, there are several exciting career paths and progression opportunities available. These can vary depending on your areas of interest and skill set but generally include the following options:

Qualified Vehicle Technician:

Role: Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you can become a fully qualified Vehicle Technician, taking on more complex diagnostics, repair tasks, and independent service work.

Senior or Master Technician:

Role: As a Senior or Master Technician, you’ll handle advanced repair and diagnostic work and often mentor junior technicians or apprentices.

Diagnostic Technician / Specialist:

Role: Specialise in vehicle diagnostics, focusing on identifying and resolving complex mechanical and electronic issues.

Workshop Supervisor or Manager:

Role: Oversee the operations of the workshop, managing teams, scheduling repairs, and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Service Advisor or Customer Service Specialist:

Role: Shift from hands-on technical work to a customer-facing role, where you’ll provide advice on repairs, liaise with technicians, and manage customer expectations.

Technical Trainer / Educator:

Role: Train and mentor new apprentices, or work within an educational setting to instruct the next generation of vehicle technicians.
Self-Employment or Opening a Workshop:

Role: Many technicians choose to become self-employed or start their own automotive repair business.

Each of these roles can build on the skills developed during your apprenticeship, and there are many routes for further certification and specialisation. The demand for skilled vehicle technicians remains strong, especially as the industry adapts to new technologies like electric and hybrid vehicles.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

MANTRA LEARNING LIMITED

Automotive Team

automotive@mantralearning.co.uk

07926088185

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000287429.

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Closes in 12 days (Wednesday 27 November)

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