Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician
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Company: Truck and Bus Wales & West (Volvo)
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Location: Shepton Mallet, BA4 4FX
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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-2000029714
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Application Deadline Date: 01/06/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 2
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Working Week: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
Brief Description
Start your career with Truck and Bus Wales & West (Volvo). As an Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician, you will gain hands-on experience maintaining and repairing heavy vehicles while developing the skills needed for a long-term career in the automotive industry.
Training to be Provided
S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist automotive apprenticeship training provider based in Bedminster, Bristol.
As part of this apprenticeship, you will gain practical experience in the workplace while developing the knowledge, skills and behaviours required for the Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician standard.
Throughout the programme, you will attend training in Bristol for 7 separate one-week blocks per year (Monday to Friday), alongside your workplace learning.
You will be supported by:
- A workplace mentor
- An S&B Development Coach
- An electronic logbook to track your progress
- You will complete Gateway Assessments throughout the programme, progressing towards your final End-Point Assessment (EPA)
Future Prospects
- On successful completion, you will be well positioned to progress into a qualified Heavy Vehicle Technician role, with opportunities for further development within the Volvo network
- We are committed to supporting your growth, helping you build a long-term career with ongoing training and progression opportunities
Vacancy Detail
- You will gain hands-on experience while developing the skills and knowledge required to maintain and repair heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes, working alongside experienced technicians in a busy workshop environment
- Carry out servicing, maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles
- Work on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems
- Assist with diagnostics, fault finding and repairs
- Complete service records, inspection sheets and defect reports
- Prepare vehicles and trailers for MOT testing to a high standard
- Use tools, plant and workshop equipment safely and effectively
- Maintain high housekeeping and health & safety standards
Other Information
Closing dates, interviews and start dates are subject to change, and interviews may take place at any time. Once S&B receives your application, eligibility and suitability checks will be completed before suitable applicants are shared with the employer. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited to interview, and a benchmarking initial assessment may be required. You will be contacted by S&B or the employer if selected to progress. If you wish to withdraw your application, please inform us as soon as possible.