Heavy Vehicle Apprentice Technician (Biffa Rother)

Summary

GTG Training are recruiting for an Apprentice Heavy Mechanic on behalf of an independent garage. This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are ready to advance their career within the automotive industry.

Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Friday. 40 hours a week. Times to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 27 July 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

• Service and repair vehicle chassis and cabs to VOSA requirements, as well as MOT preparation and presentation
• Maintain and repair waste handling equipment, including electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
• Diagnose and rectify vehicle faults
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, both electronically and on paper
• Support H&S issues to maintain the OHSAS18001 standard already achieved

Requirements:

• Inspection of heavy vehicles
• Diagnosing and rectifying chassis units including pneumatic braking systems and components
• Diagnosing and rectifying vehicle engine and component faults, vehicle transmission and component faults and vehicle electrical system faults
• Isolating and re-energising high voltage systems on an electric vehicle

Where you'll work

Diesel Train Depot
Bridge Way
St. Leonards-On-Sea
TN38 8AP

Training

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

Training provider

GTG TRAINING LIMITED

Training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

What you'll learn

• 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

As well as attending the training centre for a week-block release of training, regular assessment and reviews will be undertaken within the apprentice's own workplace which aims to ensure they have the required skills to successfully complete their apprenticeship.

Level 3 Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician apprenticeship, including Functional Skills if required.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

• English (grade 4)
• Maths (grade 4)

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
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

A valid driving licence, Cat B.