Volvo Trucks Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship -VOLVO GROUP UK LIMITED

Futures Job Shop 002; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial vehicle brand is offering an apprenticeship for the Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician role in Bury St Edmunds. The program spans 32 months, combining hands-on training with classroom courses. Applicants should have GCSE or equivalent qualifications and a keen interest in mechanics. The role provides substantial professional development support, leading to industry-recognized qualifications.

Benefits

Full training provided

Hotel, food, and travel costs covered by employer

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include GCSE or equivalent in relevant subjects.
• Share any other qualifications or industry experience.
• Apprenticeship can be adjusted based on prior knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repairs in accordance with Volvo Standard Times using special tools.
• Learn and comply with warranty procedures during repairs.
• Participate in college courses regularly.

Skills

Enthusiasm to learn

Mechanically minded

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Job description

Volvo Trucks Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship - VOLVO GROUP UK LIMITED

Overview

This apprenticeship is a Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with Volvo Truck & Bus in Bury St Edmunds, IP29 4UQ. As an apprentice, you will learn how to maintain and repair large commercial vehicles to the manufacturers and DSVA standard. The first Volvo truck was born in 1928, and Volvo remains a leading brand with a network of over 85 workshops in the UK and Ireland.

What you’ll do at work

Volvo 2026 apprenticeships are open with start dates May to August 2026. Remit Group Limited is partnered with Volvo Trucks to deliver the HGV Technician apprenticeships. You will work with qualified technicians to repair, service, MOT and maintain modern trucks, buses, and coaches (including hybrid technology). You will receive full equipment and learn to use Volvo tools safely and efficiently, while participating in college courses and development training.

• Assist with repairs carried out in accordance with Volvo Standard Times using Volvo Special Tools where appropriate.
• Assist in the fault diagnosis process.
• Learn and comply with warranty procedures during repairs and with warranty material on completion of a repair.
• Assist and work with the parts team to ensure correct replacement parts are fitted.
• Learn how to and use Volvo special tools safely and efficiently.
• Assist with cleaning the workshop.
• Ensure company time recording procedures are complied with and that job cards are completed accurately.
• Report all vehicle defects to the workshop Supervisor.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when required.
• Attend college courses regularly and achieve required standards.
• Attend technical or development training made available.
• Expected apprenticeship duration: 32 months.
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced level apprenticeship.

Training to be provided

Apprenticeships include time away from work for specialist training and study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider
REM it GROUP LIMITED

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

Training schedule
Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release at Remit’s Automotive Academy in Derby. There are 16 blocks of 1 week each over the 32-month programme. Employer covers hotel, food and travel costs with no cost to the apprentice.

You will also receive one-to-one support from a Development Coach to help you achieve:

IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3

Entry Requirements

Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in relevant subjects. Share if you have other qualifications or industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect prior knowledge.

Skills required

• Enthusiasm to learn
• Mechanically minded

Other requirements

Closing Dates: Please submit your application and CV as soon as possible. We reserve the right to close vacancies earlier if enough applications are received. Interviews may start as early as March 2026.

You will be assigned a dedicated Development Coach who will provide 1-2-1 support and guidance to help you achieve the following IMI qualifications: Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 and Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Math (if required).

Block Release at College includes:
Apprenticeship Standard Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician - Bus, Coach and HGV; Functional Skills

Closing Date

The closing date for this job offer is 08/03/2026.

Location

This job is located in Chedburgh, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk.

West Suffolk College is an ambitious vocational and academic College with a modern main campus in the heart of Bury St Edmunds. We are committed to providing outstanding education to all our students.