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Vacancy Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician (HGV)

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Vacancy overview

Wage: Competitive
Level: Advanced
Duration: 3 Years
Closing Date: Friday 12th September 2025

Code: 1000337133

Sapphire Vehicle Services is looking for people to join our HGV Technician Apprenticeship Scheme to be developed into tomorrow’s best Heavy Vehicle Repair Technicians. After completing the apprenticeship course, you will be a fully qualified HGV technician. Duties include roller brake tests, Tacho calibrations and air conditioning service/repairs.

  • Technicians will be trained in all aspects of heavy vehicle repair and will include diagnostics using OEM equipment for Mercedes, Scania, DAF & IVECO.

  • Our HGV Technicians service and maintain all aspects of our modern and varied fleet of heavy goods vehicles, trailers and tail lifts.

Our fully equipped and IRTEC accredited workshops all have the ability to complete:

  • Roller brake tests
  • Tacho calibrations
  • Air conditioning service / repairs
  • Windscreen repair
  • Tail lift statutory inspections and weight tests
  • And much more

Requirements and prospects

The successful candidate will attend block release at Loughborough College Group, Stephenson College campus, in Coalville. During this time, you will be required to stay away from home in host/hotel accommodation. All travel and food costs will be covered.

Desired skills and personal qualities:

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Physical fitness

About the employer

SAPPHIRE VEHICLE SERVICES LIMITED

Sapphire Vehicle Services is looking for people to join our HGV Technician Apprenticeship Scheme to be developed into tomorrow’s best Heavy Vehicle Repair Technicians. After completing the apprenticeship course, you will be a fully qualified HGV technician. Duties include: roller brake tests, Tacho calibrations and air conditioning service/repairs.

We are now part of Loughborough College Group

Visit the Merger website for more details.