HGV Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship

Job Description

Get paid, get skilled, get your career going! Cormac's apprenticeships are a great way to #buildyourfuture, providing you with a permanent contract, a competitive salary and a training programme dedicated to getting the best out of you.  If you're passionate about Heavy Good Vehicles and Mechanics, then we want to hear from you!

This is an exciting opportunity for a Heavy Vehicle Apprentice to be supported through their programme, while working within our diverse business.  You will work towards successfully achieving the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Standard whilst working for Cormac, gaining a Level 3 qualification and experience in our Fleet business.

About the role

You will be enrolled on the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard with one of our preferred training providers. You will be expected to attend the college on day-release basis to complete your apprenticeship.

As an Apprentice Workshop Technician, you will support and be supported by qualified Workshop Technician(s)/Mentor(s) in the inspection, maintenance, and repair of fleet and mechanical equipment working under supervision to learn industry standards, safety procedures, diagnostic techniques, and repair methods.

Please view the apprenticeship standard Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician / Skills England

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Learn to carry out a wide range of servicing, maintenance, and repair tasks on fleet and mechanical equipment, including routine inspections, part replacement, and basic testing. 

• Develop diagnostic skills using both hands-on experience and specialist equipment to identify and resolve mechanical and electrical faults.

• Learn how to ensure all vehicles and equipment are safe, roadworthy, and fit for use before returning to service.

• Accurately complete job records, inspection sheets, and digital systems in line with company and legal requirements.

• Communicate effectively with team members and customers, providing updates on work in progress. 

• Participate in ongoing training to build your technical knowledge and skills.

Please click here to view the Role Profile

We are looking for:

An employee who is passionate about Heavy Goods Vehicles and Machinery.  You will be committed to completing a Heavy Goods Vehicle apprenticeship and continuing your personal development.

• Eligible to drive in the UK:.      Full driving licence or provisional driving licence and ability to achieve full driving licence within the first 12 months, plus access to transport and a willingness to travel to sites not serviced by public transport

• Current or predicted 5 GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including maths and English

• Desirable: Experience of operating in a vehicle workshop environment and associated legislation. 

Our offer to you

Salary:                                £18,693.75 per year

Working Hours:                 37 hours per week

Contract Type:                   Permanent

Location:                            Western Group Centre, Radnor Road, Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5EH

Closing date:                     Midnight Sunday 28th June 2026

College:                             Cornwall College, Camborne, Cornwall

Click here to read more about us and what benefits we offer.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.

To apply

It’s easy to apply for our roles – simply follow the link to create a candidate profile, answer the screening questions and upload a CV together with a supporting statement.

Contact us

If you would like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role.

Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cormac.