Apprentice HGV Motor Mechanic
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Company: J G PEARS (NEWARK) LIMITED
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Location: Notts, NG23 6SP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £20,790.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000030390
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Application Deadline Date: 19/06/2026
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Start Date: 14/09/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Initially Monday- Friday 8a.m. – 4p.m. but the qualified role is alternate 6a.m. – 2p.m. / 2p.m. – 10p.m.
Brief Description
At JGP Group, you will be working as part of a team, supervised by qualified mechanics who are responsible for looking after a fleet of vehicles, inspection, service and repairs, troubleshooting, carrying out pre MOT work to VOSA standards.
Training to be Provided
Training will be at North Lindsey College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer; delivered via day release.
You will undertake the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship standard.
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/heavy-vehicle-service-and-maintenance-technician-v1-2
Future Prospects
Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.
Vacancy Detail
- Shadowing a qualified garage mechanic.
- Ensure all equipment is working correct and efficiently meeting health, safety and maintenance requirements.
Carry out the work safely and efficiently meeting the needs of the - Follow all SOP's.
- Carry out service and repair work on HGV and trailers in a timely manner adhering to industry standard.
- Carry out inspections and complete paperwork.
- Carry out pre-MOT work to VOSA standards.
- Liaise with garage stock controller to order parts and complete traceability.
- Carry out work under defects from site and prioritise to ensure continuous production.
- Observe highway code and drive company vehicle with maximum due care and protection.
- Attend work at other sites, ensure all equipment is organised before setting off.
- Attend vehicle breakdowns and ensure safety at the roadside.
- Liaise with fleet manager to ensure vehicle down time is kept to a minimum.
- Liaise with transport to ensure vehicles and trailers are inspected in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule and that equipment requiring attention due to a defect are dealt with promptly promoting a nil defect policy.
- Comply with the site health & safety requirements carrying g out risk assessments and assisting with the writing of SOP’s communicating with the Health & Safety manager.
- Ensure all repairs are carried out in a timely manner to ensure all road worthy.
- Carry out correct completion of garage paperwork and filled in correctly.
- Attend all training courses requested by the company to meet the business and the individual objectives.
Other Information
You must be able to travel to and from work and college.
A full, clean UK driving licence is considered essential for this role.
You must be aged 18 years or over due to shift patterns and health & safety regulations.
Provide the right to work in the UK Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates