Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician
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Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician
32 months (+3 months EPA)
Futureproof your workshop with industry-ready technicians trained on the latest vehicle systems and diagnostic tools.
The Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician apprenticeship delivers precisely that - a future-focused, skills-driven programme built to reduce downtime, improve quality, and strengthen your talent pipeline. Delivered by expert trainers in our award-winning academies, it blends immersive block-release training with structured on-the-job development and full visibility of progress throughout.
With sector-leading retention rates and Ofsted "Outstanding" recognition, this programme builds workshop-ready professionals who keep your vehicles moving and your customers satisfied.
What's covered?
Get confident that your team can:
- Health & Safety, inspections and routine maintenance
- Systems: Engines, Braking, Chassis, Transmission, Electrical, Fuel and Air
- Diagnostics: Electrical, Engine, Chassis, Transmission
- Functional Skills (maths & English) support with Skills Builder platform
- Hands-on training at purpose-built academies (Derby and Scotland)
- Online learning via 24/7 Learning Experience Platform (LXP)
- Block release learning with real-world tooling and diagnostics
- Industry-standard tooling, diagnostic and measuring equipment
- Preparation for DVSA compliance and quality inspections
Who is this for?
- Employers with heavy vehicle fleets or depots
- Businesses needing to reduce reliance on recruitment agencies
- Workshops facing technician shortages or skills gaps
- Fleet operators aiming to minimise downtime
- Automotive employers looking to build long-term technician capability
Qualifications Gained
- Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Technician
- Functional Skills (if required)
Train confident heavy vehicle technicians from within—with expert-led block training, on-the-job learning, and ongoing support.
This Level 3 apprenticeship gives your business a smarter, more sustainable way to grow workshop talent. From diagnostics and maintenance to safety and fault rectification, apprentices learn through hands-on experience, industry-leading facilities and expert guidance - building capability while keeping your fleet on the road.
Delivery Model
Facilities & Resources
E-Portfolio & Progress Tracking
Functional Skills Support
Mentoring Support
Learning Experience Platform
End Point Assessment Preparation
Reduce technician shortages, boost internal capability, and lower reliance on recruitment agencies and contractors.
Trusted by Leading Brands
We deliver training for names like Scania, Volvo, Arriva, DPD and Royal Mail - earning trust through consistent quality.
Proven Track Record
97% of our apprentices are retained or progress into new roles - adding long-term value to your business.
Transparent Partnership
You’ll get regular progress updates, access to dashboards, and a collaborative approach from start to finish.
Designed for Your Business
Our training flexes around your operational needs. We embed into your world, not the other way around.
Inclusive Employer of Choice
Tap into a broad range of available candidates to future proof and enrich the diversity of your workforce.
Build internal capability and reduce downtime with hands-on, employer-aligned training.
This apprenticeship doesn’t just fill a gap - it builds the future of your workshop. With professional registration pathways, measurable ROI and customisable delivery, it’s more than a training programme - it’s a strategic investment. Whether you're tackling skills shortages, preparing for retirement risk, or growing junior talent, we’ll help you get results fast.
Adam Plastow
Commercial Academy & Apprenticeship Manager, Volvo Truck & Bus
“
Why we chose Remit? Automotive is the core for Remit..it’s also their ability to change. The automotive industry is changing massively and it’s changing quicker and quicker and Remit have that ability to change and it’s driven all the way through. We’ve worked with the Scottish arm of the business for some years now and we’ve found that relationship to be really productive so my thoughts would be that would spread across the business, and my thoughts would be correct.
Sue Burton
Apprenticeships Manager, David Lloyd Leisure
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Remit are a fantastic fit to us within our vision and values, they are flexible to help us build the programme that’s really right for us... that’s been the strongest point for us that’s made this partnership really work.
Jemelle Bish
Career Development Manager - Stonegate Group
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It’s been about 9 years we’ve been in partnership for which has been an absolutely unbelievable journey. We work in absolute unity with Remit, they’ve worked with us to really understand our culture, our DNA, what’s needed for our people, the Development Coaches talk in our language, they really understand Stonegate as a business and that’s a partnership.
Claire Booth
People & Culture Director, Scania (Great Britain) Limited
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Apprenticeships represent a key investment for the future of Scania and the wider automotive industry. We are delighted to have been able to select [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] as our new training provider and look forward to welcoming the next generation of apprentices into our dealer network.
Fill in the form and we’ll help you explore how our heavy vehicle apprenticeship can support your business goals - now and in the future.