Apprentice HGV Technician

Acu-IT.net; Stretford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Müller Milk & Ingredients as an Apprentice HGV Technician in Manchester. This role offers hands-on experience in automotive maintenance while earning a Level 3 qualification. You'll work alongside experienced technicians, receiving support and mentorship, with opportunities for long-term career progression and attractive benefits.

Benefits

Annual pay increases

Ongoing support from mentors

Transport provided to training location

Access to discount schemes

Free corporate uniform

Free onsite secured car parking

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company Pension matched to 4%

X2 Life Assurance

Potential progression to HGV Class 1 license

Qualifications

• Motivated individuals with GCSE Maths and English.
• Great communicators with attention to detail.
• Team players with initiative and enthusiasm.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and maintain HGV fleet to meet standards.
• Prepare vehicles for MOT testing.
• Record defects and learn workshop safety.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organisation

Teamwork

Initiative

Enthusiasm

Education

GCSE English Language & Maths (Grade C/4 or above)

Job description

Company description:

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by the Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 24,000 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 more than 1,700 British farmers. The Müller brand is ranked at No.7 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands, and is also the 7th most chosen brand in the UK.

Job description:

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

Why Join Müller Milk & Ingredients Distribution?

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.

Kickstart Your Career with Müller!

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

Minimum Requirements:

• 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.

Apprentice HGV Technician Benefits

• 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!