Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship - GIST Crewe

Modern heavy goods vehicles are packed with advanced technology, diagnostics, and engineering systems. As an HGV Technician, you’ll play a vital role in keeping fleets operating safely and efficiently while developing specialist skills that are in high demand across the industry.

If you enjoy problem-solving, practical work, technology, and learning new skills, this could be the perfect career path for you!

From day one, you’ll become part of our Vehicle Maintenance Unit (VMU) team, working alongside experienced technicians and gaining real hands-on experience on a wide range of heavy goods vehicles and trailers.

Over the course of the programme, you’ll learn how to:

Carry out vehicle inspections, servicing, and repairs Diagnose faults using the latest diagnostic technology Maintain braking, axle, and electrical systems Work safely and professionally in a workshop environment Support the maintenance of alternatively fuelled vehicles and emerging technologies

Training:

Every 4–6 weeks, you’ll attend specialist training blocks at a dedicated training centre in Nottingham, where you’ll continue developing your technical knowledge and practical skills while working towards your Level 3 qualification in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

You won’t be doing it alone. Throughout the programme, you’ll receive ongoing support from experienced mentors, trainers, and a dedicated development coach who will help you build confidence, track your progress, and support your career development every step of the way.

Training Outcome:

GIST believes in providing an extensive, high-quality apprenticeship which gives their apprentices the opportunity to advance, succeed and fulfil all ambitions for a career in the motor industry and with such a wide range of skills instilled, an apprentice can move into any other area of the motor industry.

Employer Description:

At Gist we are united by our core values; with safety and people at the heart of everything we do, we are progressive, accountable, collaborative, and ethical.

With over 6,000 colleagues our objective is to establish a performance-focused environment that is fair and inclusive, where everyone can develop, and connect meaningfully to the Gist vision and M&S. We are fiercely protective of everyone’s health, safety, and wellbeing, and align firmly to M&S’s sustainability commitments.

Gist plays an integral part in the M&S journey as it pushes boundaries to lead the retail industry into a greener, speedier, more inspiring era. As part of the M&S group, there’s never been a better time to be part of our team!

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, working hours to be confirmed.

Skills:
No skills required,Full training will be provided