Volvo Trucks Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
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Company: Crossroads Truck & Bus Ltd (HO Birstall)
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Location: Birstall, WF17 9LR
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £300.00 per week
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Sector: Automotive
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Ref: VAC-17277
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Application Deadline Date: 01/03/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: 8:30am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday (30 mins unpaid lunch)
Brief Description
This is a Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician apprenticeship at Crossroads Truck & Bus, Birstall (WF17 9LR). Train as an HGV Mechanic Technician, learning to maintain and repair Volvo trucks and buses to manufacturer and DSVA standards. Kickstart your career in transport today!
Qualifications Required
• No previous automotive qualifications are required.
• Minimum of GCSE grades 4 (C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths are essential.
• Predicted or mock grades are accepted at the application stage, but all offers will be conditional on final exam results.
Personal Qualities
• A passion for truck and bus mechanics.
• Problem-solving.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety.
• Willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
Skills Required
You’ll need to be comfortable working with a variety of large vehicles, including trucks and buses. The role of a Heavy Vehicle Technician also requires a good level of physical strength and stamina, as some tasks can be demanding.
• A logical, methodical approach to problem-solving
• A genuine enthusiasm for learning new practical and theoretical skills
Training to be Provided
Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release to Remit’s Automotive Academy in Derby. There are a total of 16 x 1 week blocks over the 32 month programme. The costs of hotel accommodation, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.
You will also receive 1-2-1 support from your Development Coach to help you achieve:
• IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3
Future Prospects
Crossroads invest heavily in every apprentice, giving you the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to become a fully qualified HGV Technician with a secure, long-term career. A Volvo-trained apprentice is highly valued in the industry and becomes a top-class asset to any workshop.
With world-class training, real responsibility, and continuous development, Volvo will support you every step of the way and help you reach your goals — whether that’s progressing into diagnostics, master technician roles, or moving into leadership in the future.
Vacancy Detail
Looking for a job that moves you forward, with real training, solid opportunities, and pay that grows with your effort?
Then Crossroads Truck & Bus is the place to be.
Crossroads Truck & Bus is the Volvo Truck & Bus specialist across Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. They keep the transport industry moving, supplying new and used trucks, as well as servicing and parts for trucks, buses, and trailers. In other words: they’re the real deal.
They are looking for enthusiastic, driven, motivated individuals with a “can do” attitude and a strong desire to succeed. Your commitment is essential as this is not a short-term programme, it is a long-term career, and therefore you must have an interest in the automotive industry
Crossroads are recruiting now for September 2026.
Don’t wait! Apply today and take your first step into a career with huge potential.
Job Description:
There’s a lot that goes into keeping HGVs safely on the road.
The role of an HGV Technician is to diagnose faults, service vehicles, and carry out repairs on trucks and buses. Throughout your training, you will learn how to:
• Why 6-week checks are essential for vehicle safety and compliance.
• How Operator (O) licences work and the legal responsibilities transport companies must follow.
• Maintenance and repair techniques to keep HGVs in top condition.
• Training to manufacturer standards and DVSA requirements, ensuring you meet the highest industry benchmarks
Hours:
Monday to Friday – 08.30am until 16.30pm, with 30 mins unpaid lunch, making a 37.5 hour working week. Please note shifts patterns are in place at each depot, which will be discussed at interview.
What are the benefits?
• Loyalty bonus.
• Fully equipped workshop.
• Excellent contributory pension scheme.
• Internationally recognised accreditation.
• Residential training with expert support and guidance.
• Tool allowance (after 6 months of employment).
• Excellent in house and Volvo product training programme.
• Rewards gateway platform available for scheme members.
• Fully paid for training course, including all qualification fees and accommodation.
• Comprehensive healthcare cash plan to help with healthcare costs such as physio, optician, and dentist.
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 Volvo Training Academy in Derby, DE21 7BH every 2 months. All costs of your hotel food and accommodation plus all travel arrangements are covered by Crossroads Truck & Bus.
What you’ll achieve:
On successfully completing the Volvo Apprentice Programme, you will gain national qualifications recognised throughout the automotive industry:
• Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3
Other Information
We’re already recruiting now for September’s apprenticeship intake, so apply straight away to guarantee your place.
This is your chance to kickstart a rewarding career with top industry training and support. Early applicants get priority, so don’t miss out, submit your application now and take the first step toward a bright future!