Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship
Starting Salary: £24,375
Location: York
Duration: 3 years
Start Date: Monday 1st September 2025
Closing date is 2nd March 2025, however please note that this role may close earlier depending on the volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid disappointment.
About the scheme
Our Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship is designed to provide you with comprehensive training and hands-on experience in maintaining heavy goods vehicles.
Throughout the three-year program, you will have the privilege of working alongside our team of highly skilled HGV fleet maintenance experts. They will guide you through the intricacies of vehicle maintenance, ensuring that you acquire all the necessary skills to become an integral part of our Logistics Team within the world’s largest food and drink company.
What can you expect?
At our York site, we’ll introduce you to all the equipment and technology involved in heavy goods vehicle maintenance. With a dedicated mentor, you’ll learn everything from routine maintenance to diagnosing faults and running tests. Sustainability is also at that heart of what we do, so you’ll have the chance to contribute to meaningful projects that support Nestlé’s ambitious sustainability goals.
As an apprentice, you will be exposed to a wide range of activities, including diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults, conducting routine inspections, and performing preventive maintenance on our fleet of heavy goods vehicles. You will also learn how to use advanced diagnostic equipment and software to identify and resolve issues quickly and efficiently.
What will you get out of it?
You will be studying the L3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship. As part of this comprehensive training, off-site training sessions will be conducted every 6-8 weeks. By the end of the programme, you will be fully equipped to take the next step in your logistics career.
By joining our team as a Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician, you will not only have the opportunity to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment but also benefit from a strong focus on your personal and professional development. Throughout your journey, you will be supported by one of our passionate Academy Champions, who will provide guidance and mentorship. You will also have dedicated time for learning and skill-building, allowing you to continuously enhance your expertise. Working within this supportive network will not only help you build meaningful connections but also empower you to grow in confidence as you progress your career with us.
If you would like more detail about what you will learn on your apprenticeship journey, click on the link below to look at the apprenticeship standard.
Career progression
We’re passionate about helping you grow and develop. Many of our apprentices go onto project or line management, paving the way to leadership. The skills and experience you gain during the apprenticeship could take you far!
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Entry requirements You’ll need Maths and English Language GCSEs (or equivalent) at grades 9-4 (A*-C if taken before 2017).
Just as important is to be full of energy and enthusiasm for learning. We want to meet people who will see this opportunity for what it is—a chance to build a career with a company where there’s no limit to what you can achieve.
You will also have the legal right to work in the UK that is not time limited and does not require visa sponsorship and you will need to be 18 years old by 1st September 2025. -
Locations Our Heavy Goods Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship runs in York.
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Application process We recruit based on strengths looking at your potential, this helps us to identify your natural abilities and interests. You will go through our interactive online platform, so we can learn more about you and you can discover more about us!Read more here
We understand that everyone needs are different so there will be an opportunity for you to speak to us about what yours are and any adjustments required when you apply through our process. To find out the process step by step please click the link below.
How we look after you:
- Flexible working options
- Inclusive culture, join our networks!
- Comprehensive benefits
- Pastoral Support
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Relocation Support
- Pets At Work
- Physical fitness
- Prayer rooms
- Rewards and recognition
*Availability dependent upon site
At Nestlé, our values are rooted in respect. When we embrace diversity and give everyone the chance to be the best they can be, we can think in new, creative ways that grow and enhance our business. People of all gender identities, ethnically diverse individuals, people with disabilities, and members of the LGBT+ community are strongly encouraged to apply. If there is anything we can do to accommodate you to participate fully in the application process, please let us know.