Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

This is an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on knowledge and skills within the Automotive Industry, specifically the heavy goods vehicle. You will work alongside technicians whilst completing the apprenticeship programme.

Role

  • Work alongside technicians to gain skills and knowledge
  • Gain hands-on experience
  • Complete tasks on trucks and trailers with the ongoing support of technicians
  • You will work on the engines, electrical, tyres and overall maintenance of trailers and vehicles

Training

  • You will train at the DAF Training Academy in Nottingham on block release (every 6-10 weeks)
  • Face to Face and virtual training with an allocated Skills Coach
  • Further progression 
Apprenticeship Standard
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Training Provider
SKILLNET LIMITED
Working Week
Monday to Friday (Hours to be confirmed at Interview).
Expected Duration
3 Years
Positions Available
5
Closing Date
Wednesday, 1st October 2025
Start Date
Saturday, 1st November 2025

Desired Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Physical fitness

About the Employer

TIP TRAILER SERVICES UK LIMITED
TIP Insight is our range of telematics-based digital and connected services that takes trailer telematics to the next level. If you would like to know the whereabouts of your trailers but also to report on their ‘health’, then TIP Insight, can help. TIP Insight consists of a device fitted to a trailer, optional sensors and a user-friendly platform to provide information for the user. Functionality ranges from simple ‘track and trace’, with geofencing capability, to on-screen performance-related information and alerts concerning anything from the performance of the braking system and the opening of rear doors to the pressure of the tyres and the temperature of a refrigeration unit. Simple 'track and trace' functionality to track trailer movements Monitor brake performance & tyre pressures Monitor refrigeration unit temperatures & door ‘open / close’ status Simple-to-use, intuitive platform with alerts & customisable reporting Connect to other fleet management / telematics systems for whole-fleet view
Company
TIP TRAILER SERVICES UK LIMITED
Location
Beveridge Lane, Ellistown, Coalville, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,800 a year
Posted
Company
TIP TRAILER SERVICES UK LIMITED
Location
Beveridge Lane, Ellistown, Coalville, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£20,800 a year
Posted