Truck Dealership

Heavy vehicle service technicians service and repair large vehicles such as lorries and trucks. Technicians are trained in all areas of heavy vehicle mechanics and electronics, from engine and exhaust systems to air conditioning and security features.

The duties of a heavy vehicle service technician may include:

• Servicing vehicles – carrying out checks and maintenance according to the manufacturer’s guidelines
• Repairing and replacing faulty parts and components
• Advising the Service Receptionists about required repairs
• Producing time estimates
• Maintaining repair and service records

As a heavy vehicle service technician you will need to demonstrate:

• Excellent practical skills
• The ability to work quickly with attention to detail
• The ability to work without supervision
• Good communication skills
• The ability to follow written and verbal instructions
• A reasonable level of fitness and normal colour vision

There are several ways of starting your career as a trainee heavy vehicle technician:

• Train at work, in a dedicated training facility managed by the employer; many manufacturers offer apprenticeship programmes that involve training at specially equipped centres
• Study on day release at local colleges or with training providers whilst in employment
• Attend college, or a private training provider who will organise work placements
• Study full time at college with practical exercises as well as classroom work

You will need to be trained in heavy vehicle maintenance and repair level 2 at this stage of your career. There are a range of qualifications in heavy vehicle maintenance and repair covering the underpinning knowledge you will need to get started and the hands-on skills required to carry out the job.

Qualifications

IMI Awards

Level 2 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (VRQ)

City and Guilds

Level 2 Diploma in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Principles (4290-22)

Please note: These figures are meant as a guide only and may vary from employer to employer and may be dependent on the geographical area.

Most service technicians work 40 hours a week, from Monday to Saturday. This may include some shift and overtime work. Some tasks may be physically demanding although you will use lifting equipment to move heavy parts.

Salary:

• As a trainee service technician you may expect to earn between £7,000 - £13,000 depending on your age and stage of training
• Once you are qualified you may expect to earn between £22,000 - £26,000

As you gain more experience and complete further training you can expect this salary to rise. There may be opportunities for shift and overtime pay depending on your employer. You may also be eligible for holiday entitlement, company pension and private healthcare schemes.

You may be able to get into this job via an apprentice/traineeship scheme. Apprentice/traineeship schemes may vary from employer to employer but they will typically work towards an N/SVQ and will be on-the-job training. To do this you may require GCSEs/Standard Grades in English, Maths, Science and IT or appropriate equivalents. For further information on apprentice/traineeships in England please visit www.apprenticeships.org.uk, for Wales please visit www.careerswales.com for Northern Ireland please visit www.nidirect.gov.uk/careers and for Scotland please visit www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk

For more information on and vacancies in the logistics market please look at www.commercialmotorjobs.com

 

Apprenticeships

Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician  In this qualification you’ll choose your area of specialization, whether that’s motorcycles, cars, heavy vehicles or vehicle electrical systems.

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