HGV Vehicle Technician Apprentice

Ubico Limited; Stroud, Gossington; Remote; GBP 11,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Driver CPC Training

Learning & Progression

Flexible Working – hybrid options

Job summary

Ubico Limited in the United Kingdom is offering an Apprentice HGV Vehicle Technician role with a wage of £8.00 to £12.71 per hour. The position is 40 hours per week and runs for a 4-year apprenticeship, with potential progression to a permanent role on completion.

You will be trained to inspect, service, repair and maintain HGV vehicles, plant and equipment, following strict compliance and health & safety guidelines.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship position with Level 3 qualification.
• You will train to inspect, service, repair and maintain HGV vehicles, plant and equipment.
• Work in line with compliance and health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Assist with inspections and servicing of HGV vehicles.
• Assist with repairs and maintenance of plant and equipment.
• Follow compliance and health & safety procedures.

Skills

HGV maintenance

Inspections

Servicing

Repairs

Education

Level 3 qualification

Job description

Apprentice HGV Vehicle Technican
£8.00 per hour - £12.71 per hour

40 hours per week
4 Year Apprenticeship Position

Providing excellent front-line services across Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Cotswold, Forest of Dean and West Oxfordshire, Ubico ltd is a rapidly expanding local authority owned Company. We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice to join our hard-working, highly successful team.

Reporting to the Fleet Workshop & Maintenance Manager, the Apprentice will be trained and assist with Inspections, servicing, repairing, maintaining HGV vehicles, plant and equipment to required standards in line with Compliance and Health & Safety regulations and procedures.

This is an Apprenticeship vacancy; you will be working towards a level 3 qualification and, on successful completion of the programme including attainment of the relevant grade you will be able to apply for a permanent position within Ubico, if one is available.

All applicants are required to live within a 10-mile radius of the recruiting Depot.

You will need…

• Dedication and perseverance needed to fulfil full term of apprenticeship.
• Physically fit to work under vehicles and move around the workshop.
• Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Flexible approach to working hours and tasks allocated
• Ability to read and follow basic information/instructions

Vacancies can close earlier than stated if a high number of applications have been received . We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible

What we can do for you

• Driver CPC Training - We cover all costs to help you stay qualified.
• Learning & Progression - We support your growth, whether you're starting out or moving up.
• Flexible Working – Options include hybrid roles and task & finish shifts.
• Community Impact - Help make your neighbourhood cleaner and greener.
• Generous Leave – 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years).
• Holiday Flexibility – Buy or sell up to 1 week of leave.
• Pension Support – 5% employer contribution to your retirement.
• All employees have access to Ubico Perks, our rewards and benefits platform - offering exclusive discounts, deals and cashback on everyday essentials.
• 24/7 Support – Free, confidential helpline for you and your family.
• Health & Wellbeing – Free eye tests (role-dependent), flu jabs, and wellbeing resources.
• Workplace Comforts – Free PPE, tea & coffee, and on-site parking.

About Us

We provide vital environmental services across Gloucestershire, Wiltshire and West Oxfordshire - keeping communities clean and green. Our work includes waste and recycling collections, street cleansing, grounds maintenance, building cleaning, managing recycling centres and maintenance of our fleet.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud of our strong work ethic and are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated individuals who share our commitment to making a positive difference.

We are proud to be a part of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, reservists, veterans and military families. We recognise the skills, experience and values these individuals bring to the workplace and we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are fair, inclusive and supportive. This includes offering a guaranteed interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria for the role.

Ubico is committed to meeting its statutory and moral duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people under 18 years of age and adults at risk who are the recipients of its services and/or activities. Pre-employment checks include medical screening, references, proof of identity and right to work, and may include criminal record verification.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders and sexual orientation, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.

Permanent

£29,908 - £30,825 Per Annum (including basic and market supplement)