Volvo Trucks Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship in Bristol

This apprenticeship is the level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with Wales & West Truck & Bus (Volvo) in Bristol, BS10 7GD. As an apprentice, you will learn how to maintain and repair large commercial vehicles to the manufacturers and DVSA standard.

Wales & West has always recognised the value that apprenticeships can bring to the business and each year, they have more than 300 young men and women go through their apprentice scheme and go on to progress further within the company. A Volvo trained apprentice will become a top class asset to their business for years to come.

What you’ll learn on the apprenticeship:

• Carry out vehicle servicing and safety inspections.
• Perform general and preventative maintenance.
• Repair and replace parts on trucks and buses.
• Use modern equipment to diagnose faults.
• Understand important rules around vehicle safety, legal checks and Operator (O) licences.

Training delivery:

In this programme, all aspects of heavy vehicle technology are embedded in this dedicated programme and involves a mix of 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, every 2 months. All costs of your hotel, food and accommodation plus all travel arrangements are covered by Wales & West Truck & Bus.

What are the benefits?

• Full‑time employment from day one.
• Competitive salary.
• Holiday pay.
• Residential training with expert support and guidance.
• Internationally recognised accreditation.
• Fully paid for training course, including all qualification fees and accommodation.
• Team building and special events.

What you’ll achieve:

On successfully completing the Volvo Apprentice Programme, you will gain national qualifications recognised throughout the automotive industry: Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician level 3 (ST0068/AP02).

Qualifications Required:

No previous automotive qualifications are needed. You must have GCSE 9-4 (A* - C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths and we will support you to help develop your knowledge further. Predicated/MOCK grades are acceptable at application stage.

Personal Qualities:

• Punctuality and good timekeeping.
• Workplace maturity and professionalism.
• Proactive attitude.
• Attention to detail and high standards of work.

Skills Required:

• You will need to be comfortable with a wide range of vehicles such as HGVs, trucks and buses.
• Being a Heavy Vehicle technician requires a reasonable level of physical strength and stamina.
• A logical approach to problem-solving.
• An enthusiasm to learn new practical and theoretical skills.

Future Prospects:

Wales & West Truck & Bus (Volvo) provide all their apprentices with the skills needed to become fully qualified and competent individuals with a secure vocation. A Volvo trained apprentice will become a top class asset to their business for years to come. Volvo will do everything they can to help you achieve your goals.

Other Information:

Closing Dates: Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.