Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Apprentice
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Company: ENVIRONMENTAL WASTE MANAGEMENT LIMITED
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Location: Thornwood Epping, CM16 6PQ
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000020846
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Application Deadline Date: 26/04/2026
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Start Date: 11/05/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday- Friday 08:30- 17:30
Brief Description
We are looking for someone to join our team who will as a HGV Fitter; maintain, service and repair heavy goods vehicles, diagnosing faults, replacing parts, and ensuring vehicles are safe, roadworthy and compliant with regulations— keeping fleets running efficiently.
Training to be Provided
- Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician/ Skills England
Future Prospects
- We provide full training throughout the apprenticeship, helping you build the skills and confidence needed for a successful career
- Upon completing the course, we fully expect to offer a permanent role within the business
Vacancy Detail
An apprentice will work alongside qualified fitters, gradually building skills and confidence. Their typical daily tasks include but not limited to;
- Assisting with routine servicing and safety inspections
- Learning to diagnose faults under supervision
- Helping with repairs (brakes, tyres, filters, oil changes, basic component replacements)
- Using workshop tools and diagnostic equipment safely
- Keeping the workshop clean, organised, and compliant with safety procedures
- Completing training logs, assessments, and coursework as part of their apprenticeship
- Observing senior fitters to learn advanced mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic repair techniques
Other Information
Dates are subject to change.
Any additional GCSE’s relating to Engineering or practical Subjects such as D&T, engineering, computer science would be beneficial.
- A Mechanical Aptitude (Genuine interest in how vehicles work and mechanics).
- Willingness to learn – Can take instruction and follows processes.
- Health and safety awareness – Respects Workshop Rules.
- Problem Solving Ability - logical thinker.
- Teamwork and communication.
- Reliability and work ethic – Punctual, takes pride in what their doing.
- Basic Practical Skills – Confident using tools.
- It’s physically demanding, dirty, and hands‑on every day.
- You’ll start with basic, repetitive tasks before moving to complex jobs.
- Workshops can be noisy, pressured, and fast‑paced.
- You must follow instructions and safety rules without cutting corners.
- Reliability, attitude, and willingness to learn matter more than experience.