Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Technician
A J Champion & Sons LTD · Radstock · posted 26 October 2026
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You’ll train as a qualified vehicle technician whilst working on HGVs and refuse collection Vehicles. Welding and fabrication repairs will also be carried out. The successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.
- To engage in formal training and education over a defined period and return to the workforce to shadow and learn from mentors and colleagues
- Complete exams & assignments and ensure all assignment work is completed in a timely manner and to a high standard
- Complete training plan
- Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, safe workspace
- Accurately complete job records, training logs, and documentation
- Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, safe workspace
- Accurately complete job records, training logs, and documentation
Your training
The apprenticeship training is delivered via weekly block releases at S&B throughout the year. Learning will also take place in the workplace, and a S&B Development Coach and Workplace Mentor are allocated to support and monitor your progress to help you reach your goals and manage your workload. Your employer will pay you when you are attending weekly training blocks at S&B.
More training information:
- S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist apprenticeship training provider located in Bedminster, Bristol. Whether you're seeking to kickstart your career in the automotive industry or business industry, S&B Automotive Academy is your go-to partner for excellence in training!
- S&B has been training apprentices since the 1970’s and is one of the largest training providers in the Automotive and Business sector. We pride ourselves on our collaboration with a wide range of employers
To be considered for this apprenticeship you must have GCSEs, Functional Skills or Key Skills at grade C/4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent), If your grades are below this, we will discuss your options for taking functional skills in maths and/or English. As well as this, predicated grades are accepted, and work experience or knowledge is beneficial but not essential.
As a result you will receive the following:
- Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths & English (if not already exempt)
Where it leads
- 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
About A J Champion & Sons LTD
As your local haulage contractor and builders merchants in Bath and Radstock, our prompt and efficient service is at the forefront of our business. We may have come a long way since A J Champion first started trading in 1967, but our family values have never changed.
Whether you are a member of the trade with a large building project or doing some DIY work at home, we will be delighted to help you. We also pride ourselves on delivering material where and when you require it and a particular speciality is the loose delivery of aggregates.
Skills they're looking for
Entry requirements
- GCSE English Lit/Lang (grade 3/4) — essential
- GCSE Mathmatics (grade 3/4) — essential
Where you'll work
- Mill Road, Radstock, BA3 5TX
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