Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician (HGV)
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Company: SAPPHIRE VEHICLE SERVICES LIMITED
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Location: Kent, DA1 5FD
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £18,720.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000036894
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Application Deadline Date: 10/07/2026
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Start Date: 01/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm including half hour unpaid lunch break.
Brief Description
Sapphire Vehicle Services is looking for people to join our HGV Technician Apprenticeship Scheme to be developed into tomorrow’s best Heavy Vehicle Repair Technicians. After completing the apprenticeship course, you will be a fully qualified HGV technician. Duties include roller brake tests, Tacho calibrations and air conditioning service/repairs.
Training to be Provided
- Block release to Stephenson College, Coalville
- Functional skills if necessary
- On-the-job training
- Off-the-job training
- To gain a level 3 qualification and become a fully qualified HGV Technician. Check your travel to work. Course contents, to gain skills on site and in college to further their development 2-week block release at the Stephenson's Campus.
Future Prospects
An apprenticeship allows you to earn a wage, gain valuable work experience and industry-specific competence.
Potential for full-time employment on successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Transferable skills that are invaluable in the wider world of work.
Vacancy Detail
Technicians will be trained in all aspects of heavy vehicle repair and will include diagnostics using OEM equipment for Mercedes, Scania, DAF & IVECO.
Our HGV Technicians service and maintain all aspects of our modern and varied fleet of heavy goods vehicles, trailers and tail lifts.
Our fully equipped and IRTEC accredited workshops all have the ability to complete:
- Roller brake tests
- Tacho calibrations
- Air conditioning service/repairs
- Windscreen repair
- Tail lift statutory inspections and weight tests
- And much more...
Other Information
The successful candidate will attend block release at Loughborough College Group, Stephenson College campus, in Coalville. During this time, you will be required to stay away from home in host/hotel accommodation. All travel and food costs will be covered.