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HGV Service and Maintenance Technician Apprentice

Tiger Trailers Limited · Winsford · posted 23 July 2026

Wage
£18,525 a year
Hours
37.5 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Starts
7 September 2026
Closing date
14 August 2026
Positions
2

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Apprentices will undertake a wide variety of tasks while supervised by a competent operative in 4 key areas within trailer manufacturing. 

Repair and Maintenance process:

  • Chassis system Assembly & Installation 
  • Coach building 
  • Pre-Delivery Inspection 
  • Trailer repair and service

You will develop skills to enable you to:

  • Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on HGVs and trailers
  • Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults
  • Complete MOT preparations and ensure vehicles meet DVSA standards
  • Carry out safety checks in line with company and legal requirements
  • Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults and apply effective solutions
  • Maintain accurate service records, job cards, and compliance documentation
  • Daily housekeeping duties
  • Manual handing procedures
  • Safe use and maintenance of Power, Air & Hand Tools
  • Adhere to health & safety policies and maintain a clean, safe working environment

Your training

The Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship combines practical workplace training with structured off-the-job learning to develop the skills required to inspect, service, maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy vehicles and trailers. Apprentices receive ongoing support from a dedicated tutor through regular reviews, coaching, and progress tracking, while an experienced workplace mentor provides day-to-day guidance and hands-on training. This blended approach enables apprentices to build technical competence, gain a nationally recognised qualification, and become confident, skilled technicians capable of making a valuable contribution to the business.

Where it leads

To become a Level 3 HGV Service and Maintenance Technician. Successfully completing the Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship has will enable you the apprentice to become a skilled and competent technician at Tiger Trailers. You will confidently carry out servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs while working safely and effectively, providing a strong foundation for future career progression within the business and the wider transport industry.

About Tiger Trailers Limited

Tiger Trailers is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of articulated HGV semi-trailers and rigid truck bodywork, from curtainside, box trailers and flatbeds, to double decks, refrigerated trailers and rigid truck bodywork from 3.5t to 28t. The company's ethos is to provide customers with innovative design solutions, outstanding build quality and a collaborative, personal service.

Things to consider

What interests you in this role? How do you plan to get to work to ensure you arrive on time each day?

Skills they're looking for

InitiativeLogicalPatiencePhysical fitnessProblem solving skillsTeam working

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English (grade 4) — desired
  • GCSE Maths (grade 4) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Alan Cartwright House, Winsford, CW7 3RL

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