Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician
CompanySouthampton City Council
Location
Southampton, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/26/2026
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Occupation TypeVehicle technicians, mechanics and electricians
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
We have an exciting opportunity for a full time, Apprentice Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician to join Southampton City Council (SCC) in the Fleet Service team.
About The Team
Our Fleet Services team maintains and repairs over 500 vehicles, ranging from light vans to 26 tonne refuse collection vehicles, specialist plant, and operational fleet used across the city. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification in vehicle maintenance.
About The Role
As an apprentice, you will learn how to inspect, service, maintain and repair a wide variety of vehicles, working alongside experienced HGV technicians and supervisors in a professional local authority workshop environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.
About The Team
Our Fleet Services team maintains and repairs over 500 vehicles, ranging from light vans to 26 tonne refuse collection vehicles, specialist plant, and operational fleet used across the city. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while working towards a nationally recognised qualification in vehicle maintenance.
About The Role
As an apprentice, you will learn how to inspect, service, maintain and repair a wide variety of vehicles, working alongside experienced HGV technicians and supervisors in a professional local authority workshop environment.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Assisting qualified technicians with the maintenance and repair of HGVs, vans, and plant
- Learning safe working practices in a commercial vehicle workshop environment
- Supporting routine inspections, servicing, MOT preparation and breakdown repairs
- Developing fault finding and diagnostic skills on modern vehicles and systems
- Maintaining accurate job cards and workshop records
- Working in line with health & safety, DVSA, and council policies and procedures
- Attending college as part of your apprenticeship programme
About You
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Enthusiastic, reliable and keen to learn
- Interested in vehicle mechanics and engineering
- Able to work well as part of a team
- Safety conscious and willing to follow procedures
- Committed to completing an apprenticeship programme
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.
- A generous local government pension scheme.
If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.
Contact details for informal discussion
For further information and details regarding the Apprentice Heavy Goods Vehicle (HGV) Mechanic please contact Chris Hunter, Fleet manager on 02380 834363 or
Recruitment contact details:
Tel: 023 8083 4033
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