Heavy Goods Service and Maintenance Apprentice Technician

The Fleet; Slattocks; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive services provider is looking for an apprentice at their workshop. You'll receive training in HGV maintenance and repair, working under experienced technicians. After completing the apprenticeship, there's potential to progress to an HGV MOT Tester. The starting salary is £15,704, with full training provided to support your career growth. Located in Slattocks, this full-time role requires strong communication, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English and Maths required.
• Knowledge of HGV maintenance is vital.
• Full training and support will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Keep the workshop clean and tidy.
• Assist technicians while receiving on-the-job training.
• Learn to service vehicles and diagnose faults.
• Maintain records for company regulations.
• Communicate effectively with customers.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Team working

Initiative

Physical fitness

Knowledge of HGV maintenance

Reliability

Punctuality

Honesty

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSE in English (grade A-C / 9-4)

GCSE in Maths (grade A-C / 9-4)

Job description

A fantastic opportunity has arisen with Fleet Maintenance Services to join their team at the busy workshop in Snake Hill Industrial Estate in Middleton. They require an enthusiastic and motivated person with a keen interest in the automotive industry. Fleet Maintenance Services Ltd provide a quality service at very low rates, with no compromise on workmanship and results.

Responsibilities

• Keeping the workshop clean and tidy.
• Using the tools and equipment used in vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Learning safe working procedures in the workshop.
• Assisting other technicians with their work whilst receiving on‑the‑job training.
• Learning how to service a vehicle and safely remove and replace engine, chassis, electrical and transmission components.
• Learning simple and complex fault diagnosis and repairs on engine, chassis, transmission and electrical systems.
• Carrying out the basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HV.
• Keeping updated with emerging new technologies within the HV industry.
• Contributing to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhering to company and legislative processes.
• Accessing specific and related HV technical information appropriately.
• Service, inspect and maintain HVs and trailers to meet company, driver and vehicle standards agency (DVSA) and manufacturers’ standards.
• Using a range of diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment to identify faults and underlying causes on HVs.
• Successfully inspecting and preparing vehicles and trailers to meet DVSA standards prescribed in the tester’s manual.
• Carrying out final quality checks before handover to the customer without supervision.
• Applying advanced diagnostic principles and logical/problem solving techniques and regimes.
• Maintaining records to meet company and operators’ licence obligations and regulation.
• Communicating effectively in both oral and written mediums, internally and with customers, on topics that support HV inspection and diagnosing techniques.

What you could go on to do: You could progress to become an HGV MOT Tester with the company after completing the apprenticeship.

How you will be supported: Full training and support will be provided by The Growth Company to help you achieve your apprenticeship and reach your full potential in the role.

Qualifications

• GCSE in English (grade A‑C / 9‑4)
• GCSE in Maths (grade A‑C / 9‑4)
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness
• Knowledge of HGV maintenance
• Reliability
• Punctuality
• Honesty
• Willingness to learn

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Benefits and Compensation

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

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Training and Work Schedule

Training course: Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3).

Hours: Monday to Friday, hours to be confirmed (TBC). 40 hours a week.

Start date: Monday 8 December 2025.

Duration: 3 years.

About Fleet Maintenance Services Ltd

At F.M.S. we offer a fully mobile maintenance and repair service for HGV trucks, trailers, light commercial vehicles and more. From curtain repairs, safety inspections & body repairs, we can take care of the issue on‑site for you, or at our fully equipped workshop based on Stakehill Industrial Estate Middleton. Having offered fleet maintenance services to fleets both large and small across the UK for over 12 years, our experienced team can fix just about every aspect of your commercial vehicle, offering prompt, professional and efficient services.