Thomas Hardie Commercials Apprentice HGV Technician Program – 2026
Volvo's Truck and Bus Apprenticeship Program provides apprentices with the skills needed to become fully qualified and competent individuals with a secure vocation. Currently, our training provider, Remit is recruiting for apprentice Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technicians at our sites below:
⇾ Preston - click here to apply
⇾ Trafford Park - click here to apply
⇾ Liverpool - click here to apply
⇾ Middlewich - click here to apply
⇾ Deeside - click here to apply
The role of a HGV Technician is to carry out fault diagnosis, service and repairs to HGVs and buses. During the course and, amongst other duties, you will learn how to carry out:
- Servicing – carrying out checks.
- Maintenance – replacing/repairing engine parts.
- Diagnostics – using the latest diagnostic equipment.
All aspects of heavy vehicle technology are embedded in this dedicated programme and it will involve a mix of both 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 Volvo Training Academy in Derby (DE21 7BH) every 2 months (all costs for your hotel food and accommodation, plus all travel arrangements are covered).
On successfully completing the Volvo Apprentice Programme, you will gain a qualification as a Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Technician and Functional Skills Level 2 in English and maths (if required).
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Have good time keeping with a proactive and professional attitude.
- Be comfortable with hands-on, physical work.
- An enthusiasm to learn new practical and theoretical skills.
- No previous automotive qualifications are needed as the level 3 apprenticeship incorporates level 1 and 2.
- You must have GCSE 9-4 (A* - C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths.
- Predicated/MOCK grades are acceptable at application stage, however all job offers will be conditional pending exam results.
Closing date for applications: 2nd March 2026.