Summary
Here at S Wilson Maintenance we are looking for someone to join our family owned business for the long term. I have been in the industry for 30+ years and know mostly everything there is to know about HGV vehicle repairs, trailer repairs etc.
Wage
£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4:30pm.
40 hours a week
Start date
Monday 22 September 2025
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you’ll do at work
* Inspections on HGVs
* Inspections on trailers
* General maintenance work
* General defect work
* Mot prepping
* Vehicle servicing
* Brakes, engine work, gearbox work etc.
Where you’ll work
West Farm
Garmondsway
Ferryhill
DL17 9DX
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Your training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Carry out the basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HV
* The ability to keep updated with emerging new technologies within the HV industry.
* Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to the company and legislative processes.
* Access specific and related HV technical information appropriately.
* The ability to service, inspect and maintain HVs and trailers to meet company, Driver and vehicle standards agency (DVSA) and manufacturers’ standards.
* Use a range of diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment to identify faults and underlying causes on HV’s.
* Successfully inspect and prepare vehicles and trailers to meet DVSA standards prescribed in the tester’s manual.
* Carry out final quality checks before handover to the customer without supervision.
* Apply advanced diagnostic principles and logical/problem solving techniques and regimes.
* Maintain records to company and operators’ licence obligations and regulation.
* To be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written mediums both internally and with customers on a range of topics that will support, HV inspection and diagnosing techniques.
Your training plan
* The location of the apprenticeship is just outside Coxhoe (workshop location)
* All classroom based learning will be at your college your attending
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* Maths and English (grade 4)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Non judgemental
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Have an ability to carry out jobs big and small relating to heavy and light vehicle mechanics.