MAN Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

This apprenticeship is the MAN Truck & Bus Manufacturer programme

There is a lot involved in keeping HGVs on the road, so 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 DVSAs standard.

A Heavy Vehicle Service Technician will inspect, maintain, and repair large vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes and over such as HGV's and buses.

• Servicing – carrying out checks
• Maintenance – replacing / repairing engine parts
• Diagnostics – using the latest diagnostic equipment

As an apprentice, you will observe, learn and gain an understanding of a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff.

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 Remit Automotive Academy in Derby, DE24 8ST every 2 months. All costs of your hotel food and accommodation plus all travel arrangements are covered by Aquila Trucks.

Hours: Day shift 8.00am - 4:30pm for the first year, then day and night shift pattern from year 2.

Wages: Starting salary of £6.40 per hour for the first year, then raising to £10.20 per hour in year 3.

• Attention to detail
• Enthusiasm to learn
• Mechanically minded

• Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C (Essential)
• English GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C (Essential)