Daimler Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

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Start date August 2025

Apprentice HGV Technician
Remit are proud to be partnered with Mertrux to deliver their Daimler HGV Technician apprenticeships. The Daimler Apprenticeship Scheme gives you the chance to join specialist team working on some of the most modern, sophisticated vans and trucks on the road.

Why choose Mertrux:
• We put people first.
• We care about our employees, and encourage self-confidence, and the ability to inspire confidence in others.
• We respect our employees, celebrate their achievements and acknowledge their contributions.

There is a lot involved in keeping HGVs on the road, so you will gain a full understanding of the importance of 6-week checks, Operators (O) licence’s and legal obligations and as an HGV Technician apprentice, you will receive training to the manufacturer and DVSAs standard.

What you’ll be learning.
The role of a HGV Technician is to carry out fault diagnosis, service and repairs to HGV’s and buses. During the course and amongst other duties you will learn how to carry out:
• Servicing – carrying out inspections.
• Maintenance – general and preventative maintenance.
• Repairing – repairing/replacing parts.
• Diagnostics – diagnosing faults in the onboard systems.

On starting your Apprenticeship, you will be provided with full equipment which includes all the tools to help you become a technician. You will work with qualified and experienced Technicians learning how to repair, service, MOT and maintain modern trucks, buses and coaches including hybrid technology… and so much more to learn

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 Daimler Training Academy in Derby, DE24 8AE every 2 months. All costs of your hotel food and accommodation plus all travel arrangements are covered by Mertrux Ltd.

What you’ll achieve.
On successfully completing the Daimler Apprentice Programme, you will gain national qualifications recognised throughout the automotive industry:
• Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3