Apprentice HGV Technician

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading name in the food and drink industry is recruiting for an Apprentice HGV Technician at their Manchester Depot. This apprenticeship offers the opportunity to earn while learning towards becoming a qualified Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician. The role involves hands-on experience with HGVs, support from experienced mentors, and a structured learning plan to ensure successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Benefits

25 days + bank holidays

Company Pension – business will match contributions to 4%

Transport provided to training location

Free corporate uniform

Access to Müller Rewards discount scheme

Annual pay increases

Free onsite secured colleague car parking

X2 Life Assurance

Ongoing support from experienced mentors

Potential progression to a HGV Class 1 license

Qualifications

• Seeking motivated individuals with great communication skills.
• Organised, patient, safety-conscious with GCSEs in English and Maths.
• Strong attention to detail and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain the HGV fleet to meet standards.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and record defects.
• Learn workshop safety and organisation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Education

GCSE English Language

GCSE Maths

Job description

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Department: Logistics & Supply Chain & Transport

Location:

Manchester, GB, M17 1TU

Müller UK & Irelandis wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain.Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:

Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Dessertswhich is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

We are recruiting for an Apprentice HGV Technician

Location: Manchester Depot (M17 1TU)
Salary: £9.56 per hour (Year 1) | 40 hours per week
Application Deadline: 4th July 2025
Start Date: 8th September 2025
Apply via: Müller Careers

Müller is a family-owned business and a leading name in the food and drink industry. With over 32,000 employees across Europe, we’re committed to developing our people.

This apprenticeship could be the first step in a long and rewarding career, with potential progression to a HGV Class 1 license and beyond.

Are you passionate about vehicles and ready to get hands-on with a career in the automotive industry? Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution is offering an exciting opportunity to join our team as an Apprentice HGV Technician.

This is your chance to earn while you learn and become a qualified Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Level 3).

What You’ll Be Doing

As an apprentice, you’ll work alongside experienced technicians to:

• Inspect and maintain our HGV fleet to meet legal and company standards.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing and transport them to test centres.
• Record vehicle defects and minor accident repairs.
• Learn about workshop safety, maintenance, and organisation.

Your Training & Development

• Qualification: Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician
• Training Provider: S&B Automotive Academy, Bristol (block release)
• Support: Dedicated mentor and structured learning plan

Your training will be split between block release at the providers location in Bristol and practical learning on site.

The provider and your mentor will support your time of learning offering support and guidance. We monitor your Apprenticeship to ensure you achieve mandatory requirements, core skills, knowledge and occupational behaviours in preparation for your End Point Assessment.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking motivated individuals who are:

• Great communicators with strong attention to detail
• Organised, patient, and safety-conscious
• Team players with initiative and enthusiasm
• GCSE English Language & Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

Additional Info

• You must be able to travel to the depot and training provider (transport provided).
• This is a hands-on role in a busy workshop environment.
• Gain a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification
• Ongoing support from experienced mentors and training providers
• Transport provided to training location
• Annual pay increases
• Potential progression to a HGV Class 1 license and permanent role
• Be part of a leading UK brand with strong career development opportunities
• 25 days + bank holidays
• X2 Life Assurance
• Company Pension – business will match contributions to 4% of qualifying earnings
• Access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more
• Be provided with a free corporate uniform
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking

Ready to drive your future forward?

Apply now and become part of the Müller team!