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-2000024196
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Application Deadline Date: 31/05/2026
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Start Date: 06/07/2026
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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 Level 3 / 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
- Will need to be able to drive
Other Information
Dates are subject to change.
Will need to be able to drive.
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.