Volvo Trucks Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Apprenticeship -

Remit Training; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading training provider in Newport is seeking apprentices for their Heavy Vehicle Technician program in partnership with a major automotive company. As an apprentice, you will learn to inspect, maintain, and repair large vehicles while gaining nationally recognized qualifications. The program offers full-time employment from day one, competitive salary, and comprehensive training including all costs covered for training courses and accommodation.

Benefits

Full-time employment from day one

Competitive salary

Fully paid training course

Holiday pay

Residential training

Qualifications

• Completion of Heavy Vehicle Technician Level 2 qualification.
• Functional Skills in English and Maths to GCSE level (if required).

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair large vehicles weighing over 3.5 tonnes.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnose faults in onboard systems.

Job description

Overview

Recruiting now for August 2025. Remit are proud to be partnered with WW Truck & Bus (Volvo) to deliver their HGV Technician apprenticeships. WW Truck & Bus (Volvo) has always recognised the value that apprenticeships can bring to the business and each year they have more than 300 young men and women go through their apprentice scheme and go on to progress further within the company. A Volvo trained apprentice will become a top class asset to their business for years to come. This year, Volvo launched their ‘Women in HGV’ initiative to bust the myth that the automotive sector is just for men and have seen great results in welcoming more women into the business.

What you’ll be learning

• A Heavy Vehicle Service Technician will inspect, maintain, and repair large vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes and over such as HGVs and buses.
• Servicing – carrying out inspections.
• Maintenance – general and preventative maintenance.
• Repairing – repairing/replacing parts.
• Diagnostics – diagnosing faults in the onboard systems.

You will gain a full understanding of the importance of 6-week checks, Operators (O) licence’s and legal obligations and as a technician apprentice, you will receive training to the manufacturer and DVSA standard.

Training delivery

In this programme, all aspects of heavy vehicle technology are embedded in this dedicated programme and involves a mix of academic learning and on-the-job training.

• Practical learning in the workplace, shadowing your mentor and carrying out the work while being supervised.
• Online studies, completing workbooks and job cards, attending online sessions and virtual classes with your Development Coach, all done during your working day.
• Attending block release to the Volvo Training Academy in Derby, DE21 7BH every 2 months. All costs of your hotel food and accommodation plus all travel arrangements are covered by WW Truck & Bus.

What are the benefits?

• Full-time employment from day one.
• Competitive salary.
• Holiday pay.
• Residential training with expert support and guidance.
• Internationally recognised accreditation.
• Fully paid for training course, including all qualification fees and accommodation.
• Team building and special events.

What you’ll achieve

On successfully completing the Volvo Apprentice Programme, you will gain national qualifications recognised throughout the automotive industry:

• Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Level 2 with progression onto level 3
• Functional Skills level 1 in English & maths which is the equivalent of a GCSE 3/D (if required)

In addition, Volvo holds an event where you and your family will be invited to a special graduation day to receive your certificates and possibly a special merit award at the end of your apprenticeship.

Training to be Provided

You will receive the following qualification:

• Heavy Vehicle Technician Level 2
• Functional Skills in English and maths (if required).