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About this apprenticeship
Modern heavy goods vehicles are packed with advanced technology, diagnostics, and engineering systems. As an HGV Technician, you’ll play a vital role in keeping fleets operating safely and efficiently while developing specialist skills that are in high demand across the industry.
If you enjoy problem-solving, practical work, technology, and learning new skills, this could be the perfect career path for you!
From day one, you’ll become part of our Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU) team, working alongside experienced technicians and gaining real hands-on experience on a wide range of heavy goods vehicles and trailers.
Over the course of the programme, you’ll learn how to:
Carry out vehicle inspections, servicing, and repairs
Diagnose faults using the latest diagnostic technology
Maintain braking, axle, and electrical systems
Work safely and professionally in a workshop environment
Support the maintenance of alternatively fueled vehicles and emerging technologies
Training
Every 4 – 6 weeks, you’ll attend specialist training blocks at a dedicated training centre in Nottingham, where you’ll continue developing your technical knowledge and practical skills while working towards your Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
You won’t be doing it alone. Throughout the programme, you’ll receive ongoing support from experienced mentors, trainers, and a dedicated development coach who will help you build confidence, track your progress, and support your career development every step of the way
What you could go on to do
GIST believes in providing an extensive, high-quality apprenticeship which gives their apprentices the opportunity to advance, succeed and fulfil all ambitions for a career in the motor industry and with such a wide range of skills instilled, an apprentice can move into any other area of the motor industry
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