Apprentice Vehicle Technician; HGV

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At Severn Trent, we believe everyone deserves more. More care for the environment, more sustainable initiatives, and more support for the communities we serve. We are on a mission to deliver bigger and better things, and we need passionate apprentices to help us achieve our goals.

Our people and culture are the heart of our success. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement and ranked as a Top 50 UK Employer on Glassdoor. With nearly 10,000 colleagues, we’re looking for brilliant people who turn challenges into opportunities for a better future.

If you’re excited to learn and ready to make a real impact, we want you on our team.

Apprenticeship Programmes are a great way to earn and learn. Our Apprentice Vehicle Technician Programme offers the perfect blend of personal and professional development, exposing you to the core of our business.

You will be based at Staverton in Gloucestershire, in a workshop each day while working on Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGV). You will study towards becoming a vehicle technician and put your skills to action. You will have 1-1 meetings with business leads, mentors, a study buddy, the cohort leader, and the New Talent Team to discuss your development and career ambitions.

You will study towards a Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician. Read the standard information provided through the link before applying.

What You Will Learn

• Carry out basic tasks with tools and equipment related to HV mechanical and electrical procedures
• Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to company and legislative processes
• Use diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment to identify faults on HV systems
• Follow recognised diagnostic procedures and problem-solving techniques to establish faults
• Carry out detailed repairs on vehicles up to 44 tonnes
• Triaging vehicles and rectifying on-site defects (including tankers)
• Learn to use industry-standard and in-house software

We seek people who care and have a genuine passion for what we do. If you have the passion to succeed, you’ll be a great match for the programme. You’ll need:

• A ‘can do’ attitude and accountability for decisions and actions
• Love of variety and ability to adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Ability to prioritise tasks and solve problems quickly
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with customers and multiple teams
• Ability to analyse information and communicate it to different audiences
• Ability to travel across our patch to sites and training days
• Curiosity to learn quickly in a dynamic environment
• Ability to work in all weather conditions
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• A curiosity for vehicles and how they work

New Talent Team guidance and support throughout. Your line manager, mentor and graduate buddy will help you reach your potential.

Location: Staverton, Gloucestershire, GL2 9QY

Standard: Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician

Link to Standard: https://sk

Apprenticeship Level: 3

Apprenticeship Duration: 36 months (excluding EPA)

Starting Salary: £22,500

Entry Criteria: If you don’t have GCSEs in English and maths, you will need to take functional skills as part of the apprenticeship, achieving Level 2 before completion.

Driving Requirements: You must have a full UK driving licence with access to your own vehicle on starting.

Please note some sites are in remote locations and not serviced by public transport. Arrive safely at start times.

You will work 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a pattern of 7:00–15:30, 7:00–15:00, or 8:00–16:00.

It’s not just a job—you’ll get a career. We offer benefits to reward and recognise great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential, while supporting the environment and community.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (buy/sell up to 5 days per year)
• Annual bonus scheme (up to £1,500, eligibility applies)
• Leading pension scheme – employee contribution matching (up to 15% when you contribute 7.5%)
• Sharesave – buy Severn Trent…