Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

Company Name: Fergusons Transport - Washington
Type: Apprenticeship
Sector: Automotive
Application Deadline Date: 10/11/2025
Positions Available: 1

Location: Washington, NE38 8QT
Salary: £26,000.00 per year
Ref: VAC-17199
Start Date: 10/11/2025
Working Week: Mon - Fri 7am-5pm

Brief Description

This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with Fergusons Transport in Washington NE28 8QT. The right candidate will work alongside qualified Technicians to receive extensive training in maintaining HGVs.

Vacancy Detail

Fergusons Transport is the largest private haulier in the region and a well-established, family-owned business with a strong reputation for excellence. Our Northern centres in Cramlington and Washington feature a dedicated HGV workshop responsible for servicing and maintaining our modern fleet, as well as providing external commercial vehicle services.
We are offering an exciting career development opportunity for a Trainee HGV Maintenance Technician to join our team.
Your Roles and Responsibilities:
• Work alongside a qualified Technician to learn how to carry out repairs according to Fergusons Transports procedures in a safe and responsible manner
• Be trained on how to service, maintain and repair Daimler vehicles which have the latest technology
• Learn the fundamentals of heavy vehicle technologies – heavy vehicle chassis, engine, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic and air braking, electrical systems, and testing
• Be taught how to setup accessories and specific equipment on the vehicles
• Ensure appropriate work logs are kept for all vehicles, and all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner
• Keep high levels of morale and focus to ensure the highest possible levels of productive efficiency, quality of workmanship, and production finish in order to sustain growth in customer confidence in the service provided

Qualifications Required

• No previous automotive qualifications are required
• GCSE 9 - 4 (A* - C) or Function Skills Level 2 in Maths and Enlglish
• Predicted GCSE grades are acceptable - please note the apprenticeship offer is subject to final GCSE results

Personal Qualities

• An interest in the motor industry and motor mechanics
• Interested in a hands-on role
• Proactive attitude and enthusiasm for learning new skills
• Punctual with good timekeeping
• Motivation to succeed and work to a high standard

Skills Required

• A logical approach to problem solving
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work methodically and follow instructions
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team

Future Prospects

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve an automotive industry recognised qualification. After this we will continue to invest in your future, by providing training and development opportunities so you can excel in your role and further your skills and experience as a fully qualified Technician.