Daimler Trucks Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship

Company Name: Rygor Truck Centre (Reading)
Type: Apprenticeship
Sector: Automotive
Application Deadline Date: 04/05/2025
Positions Available: 1

Location: Reading, RG2 0TG
Salary: £302.00 per week
Ref: VAC-16466
Start Date: 02/06/2025
Working Week: 40 hours, Monday to Friday

Brief Description

This apprenticeship is the level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with Rygor Commercials in Reading, RG2 0TG. As an apprentice, you will learn how to maintain and repair large commercial vehicles to the manufacturers and DSVA standard.

Vacancy Detail

Rygor Auto is a multi-award-winning business, owned by Rygor Group - a UK Best Workplace™ for two years running, a UK Best Workplace for Wellbeing™ two years on the trot, a certified Great Place to Work® 2022, 2023 and 2024, and a UK Best Workplace for Development™.

At Rygor Auto, we have an established Apprenticeship programme and work with Daimler UK to train Team Rygor’s next generation of HGV Technicians.

We are looking for the next gen of Team Rygor to join our business. So, if you are committed to career development, want to find a role you’ll love, work for an award-winning business with an expert and inclusive team and get paid to learn – please apply to join us as a Rygor Auto Apprentice!

Looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same? As an HGV Technician Apprentice, you’ll be part of the team that keeps trucks and buses on the road and businesses moving. From safety checks to fault-finding, you’ll learn the skills to become a qualified expert in a vital industry — all while earning as you learn!

There’s a lot that goes into keeping HGVs running safely and efficiently. As an HGV Technician Apprentice, you’ll gain a strong understanding of key industry standards, including 6-week safety inspections, Operator (O) Licence requirements, and legal compliance. You'll also receive expert training to meet both manufacturer and DVSA standards.

What you’ll be learning:
As an HGV Technician, your role will involve diagnosing faults, performing services, and carrying out repairs on HGVs and buses. Throughout your apprenticeship, you will learn to:
• Perform vehicle servicing and inspections.
• Carry out both general and preventative maintenance.
• Repair and replace vehicle parts as needed.
• Diagnose faults using advanced onboard diagnostic systems.

Our apprentices benefit from:
• Dedicated and experienced expert mentors for one-to-one on-site support.
• Access to Rygor’s in-house, award-winning Training and Development Programme.
• A full yearly apprentice events calendar.
• Branded uniform.
• Rygor’s established Reward and Recognition Programme, including our annual Group Awards, ‘just because’ treats, and a birthday cake on your first Rygor birthday!
• Technician’s toolbox and tools awarded upon successful completion of year one.
• Physical and mental wellbeing support resources.
• Team Rygor activities and events.

Qualifications Required

• No previous automotive qualifications are needed.
• You must have GCSE 9-4 (A* - C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths

Personal Qualities

• Punctuality and good timekeeping.
• Workplace maturity and professionalism.
• Proactive attitude.
• Attention to detail and high standards of work.

Skills Required

You will need to be comfortable with a wide range of vehicles such as HGVs, trucks and buses. Being a Heavy Vehicle technician requires a reasonable level of physical strength and stamina.
• A logical approach to problem-solving.
• An enthusiasm to learn new practical and theoretical skills.

Future Prospects

Rygor Commercials provide all their apprentices with the skills needed to become fully qualified and competent individuals with a secure vocation. A Daimler trained apprentice will become a top class asset to their business for years to come. Rygor will do everything they can to help you achieve your goals.

Other Information

Closing Dates: Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.