HGV Technician Apprentice

Summary

A fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for the larger vehicles where the role of the HGV Technician Apprentice will be to carry out maintenance and repairs on a range of HGV’s, including engines and the maintenance and repair of Sidelifter’s (Hydraulic Cranes).

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday between 08:00 - 17:00.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 2 June 2025

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

Routine Inspections and Brake tests to DVSA standards.

Fault-finding on electrics.

Day-to-day duties include but are not limited to:

Use of diagnostics equipment for a range of machines
Full refurbs on a variety of equipment including hydraulic overhaul
Welding and Fabrication
Maintain a safe and clean work environment

Where you’ll work

HIGH HOUSE
TAKELEY ROAD
MILL END
TAKELEY
CM22 6PL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

HARLOW COLLEGE

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

The apprenticeship programme usually consists of the following elements:

Knowledge element: This is the technical certificate and covers the theory side of your work which is delivered when you attend college, so that you can put these newly acquired skills into practice at work.

Competence element: This is the practical side of the programme and is assessed directly within the workplace by a Harlow College Assessor to ensure that you are developing your skills within the workplace and putting all that you learn at college into practice.

Functional skills: This area covers English, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) if not already at Grade 4 GCSE or equivalent standard.

Transferable skills: These are the skills that help you develop your Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS) and your rights as an employee within the workplace (ERR).

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician / Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade Grade 3 or higher)
Maths (grade Grade 3 or higher)

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
Presentation skills
Administrative skills
Number skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Self Motivated/Enthusiastic
Good Time Keeping
Professional Attitude

Other requirements

Start dates are subject to change dependent on course dates and finding the right candidate. Overtime may be required depending on volume. Outdoor work as well as workshop.

About this company

Specialising in Sidelifter trailers, as well as all other HGV’s. Servicing, Maintenance and fabrication on hydraulic lifting equipment. Routine Inspections and Brake Tests to DVSA standards. Presenting for MOT.

http://www.mcmillansengineering.co.uk (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Develop into an experienced and competent HGV Technician, with vast and extensive knowledge of a variety of machines and equipment, and the opportunity to learn new skills.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

HARLOW COLLEGE

Kellie Tighe

ktighe@harlow-college.ac.uk

07377125961

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000312107.

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Closes in 23 days (Sunday 18 May 2025 at 11:59pm)

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