Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

An exciting role to work under the direction of the Maintenance Manager to ensure that all vehicle maintenance and MOT duties are carried out promptly, efficiently and in accordance with manufacturer's guidance and the applicable health and safety rules. The apprentice will assist qualified staff…

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Employer

Fiveways Municipal Vehicle Hire Limited

Location

Basildon

Type

Apprenticeship

Pay

£18,000 a year

Hours

40 hours a week, including training

Closing date

Closes 29 Nov 2026

Entry requirements

See the qualifications below

Experience

Not specified

Start date

1 Feb 2027

Source

Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK)

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STEM-adjacent: Not always called a STEM job, but you work with medicines, machines, materials, tech or data, and it can lead into wider STEM careers.

Modern vehicles are full of engineering and electronics. Vehicle technicians diagnose faults with computer equipment and repair mechanical and electrical systems.

Skills roles like this usually build

• Diagnosing faults
• Mechanical and electrical repair
• Using diagnostic equipment
• Health and safety

This describes the type of role in general. The employer's advert has the exact duties.

Advanced apprenticeship: Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

• GCSE in English, grade Grade 4 or equivalent (essential)
• GCSE in Maths, grade Grade 4 or equivalent (essential)
• GCSE in ICT, grade 4 (desired)
• BTEC in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance, grade Pass (essential)
• NVQ or Equivalent Type in Heavy Vehicle (HGV), grade Pass (essential)
• Other in Valid UK Driving License, grade Car (desired)

Length

3 Years

Training provider

Harlow College

• Engineering

This opportunity is run by Fiveways Municipal Vehicle Hire Limited, not by StemLaunch. Source: Find an apprenticeship (GOV.UK).

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Last seen on GOV.UK 9 Nov 2026. Details can change, so check the advert before applying.