Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician
British Car Auctions Limited, North Cheriton, Somerset
Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician
£16,224 a year
British Car Auctions Limited, North Cheriton, Somerset
- Full time
- Permanent
- Apprenticeship programme
Posted 1 week ago, 17 Jul | Get your application in now before you're too late!
Closing date: 11-08-2026 (In 18 days)
Job ref: None
Location ref: North Cheriton, Somerset
Full Job Description
Introduction
Have you always had a passion for anything automotive? We are offering a fantastic opportunity for someone who has an interest in improving a range of vehicles as you will be working to bring them back to life! As a Heavy Vehicle Apprentice, you will be working alongside experienced team members to service, inspect and repair vehicles.
About the Employer
End to end Vehicle Remarketing Services in the UK and Europe. BCA offers the economies of scale and a diversity of services to meet the needs of an impressive portfolio of customers. The business provides connected services from portside new car activity, refurbishment, storage, imaging, funding solutions and logistics for the growing used sector and the core remarketing operation.
What You'll Do
You will have the opportunity to gain new skills and knowledge whilst carrying out maintenance and repairs on heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes in your workplace. This will include mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical vehicle systems.
You will be immersed in the fast-paced and thriving world of the automotive industry. The tasks you will face will be ever-changing, with new technologies and diagnostic techniques constantly being introduced.
Some of the tasks you will be working on include:
- Servicing vehicles – carrying out checks and general maintenance according to the manufacturers’ guidelines.
- Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components.
- Maintaining repair and service records
Training Outcome
We are committed to providing you with all the support and training you need to gain your Apprenticeship Qualification and to develop your career further with us. As a company, we love to help our employees by encouraging them. This could open up even more career opportunities.
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Patience
Qualifications
- Essential - GCSE - English - 3
- Essential - GCSE - Maths - 3
Course Information
Course: Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Level: 3
Route: Engineering and manufacturing
Apprenticeship Level: Advanced
Working Arrangements
Working Week: Monday - Friday, between 08:00 and 17:00.
Expected Duration: 3 Years
Training Provider: S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED