VOLVO GROUP UK LIMITED
Apply NowReady to turn hands-on skills into a career? Join Volvo’s Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Technician apprenticeship to learn fault diagnosis, repairs and manufacturer-standard maintenance on trucks and buses, gain industry experience and NVQ-level qualifications to kickstart your career.
This is a Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician apprenticeship with Volvo Truck & Bus based at 101 Lancaster Way Business Park, Ely (CB6 3NX). The programme combines on-the-job learning with block-release technical training to develop the skills needed to maintain, diagnose and repair modern trucks, buses and coaches to manufacturer and DVSA standards.
Day-to-day duties include assisting with repairs, fault diagnosis, fitting replacement parts, using Volvo special tools safely, completing job cards and complying with warranty and workshop procedures. Training is delivered in the workplace and via block release at Remit’s Heavy Vehicle Academy in Derby, including 16 (page lists 16) 1-week blocks over the programme; the employer covers hotel, food and travel for block release.
Apprentices receive a dedicated Development Coach and gain IMI Heavy Vehicle Technician qualifications and functional skills where needed.
Applicants must meet the essential qualifications in Maths and English (GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent). Start dates are in the May-August 2026 window (specific advertised start Monday 4 May 2026). Applicants should submit a CV and application via GOV.
UK One Login and the employer’s application process; early interviews may be held from March 2026.
IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3; Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Math (if required)
18 Sept 2025
08 Mar 2026
04 May 2026
Start 4 May 2026
01 May 2026 – 31 Aug 2026
May-August 2026
Employer provides full equipment and tools. Employer meets costs of hotel accommodation, food and travel for block release training; no cost to the apprentice for these items.
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