Apprentice HGV Technician

LC Vehicle Hire

Manchester, M50 2GL

Closes in 27 days (Friday 28 February at 11:59pm)

Posted on 31 January 2025


Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team at LC Vehicle Hire as a HGV Technician Apprentice. You will be learning alongside a team of qualified HGV Technicians, working on both light vehicle and heavy vehicle repairs and maintenance. Feel this could be the role for you? Apply today!

Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30. 30-minute unpaid lunch break.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 1 September

Duration

3 years

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

Duties include:

  • Learning the fundamentals of HV technologies - HV chassis, engine, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic & air braking, electrical systems, & testing
  • Learning how to service, maintain & repair a range of different manufacturer light and heavy commercial vehicles
  • Ensure all job cards & service sheets are completed in a timely manner
  • Working alongside a qualified Technician/Mentor
  • Liaise with parts department to identify & order parts
  • To represent LC Vehicle Hire in a professional & courteous manner 

Where you’ll work

52 Kansas Avenue

Salford

Manchester

M50 2GL

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

THE SMB GROUP

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

Block release at SMB Group, Stephenson College campus, Thornborough Road, Coalville LE67 3TN will include:

  • Delivery of HGV Maintenance Technician Level 3 - Apprenticeship Standard
  • Functional Skills maths and English (if applicable)

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)

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
  • Attention to detail
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Physical fitness
  • Willingness to learn

Other requirements

Apprentices will be required to attend SMB Group - Stephenson Campus on a block release basis. All accommodation and travel to and from college will be provided by the employer. More information on our block release delivery will be explained throughout the recruitment process.

About this company

LC Vehicle Hire are experts in commercial vehicle hire and provide a wide range of vehicles for contract hire, short term rental and sales. We specialise in construction, highway maintenance, traffic management and haulage vehicles and we also offer cars, vans and 4×4’s. Approximately 2,000 self-drive vehicles are now operating from our six depots throughout the UK. We have a reputation of a high standard of service.

https://lcvehiclehire.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

  • Full employment after the completion of the apprenticeship scheme

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE SMB GROUP

Ellie-Mae Green

elliegreen@smbgroup.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000298225.

Apply now

Closes in 27 days (Friday 28 February at 11:59pm)

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