Heavy Goods Vehicle Apprentice
HALCYON TANKERS LIMITED
About the Role
You’ll help maintain specialised tankers that carry fuel, chemicals, and critical materials. You’ll gain hands-on experience with a range of mechanical/electrical systems under skilled fitters. You’ll learn to troubleshoot, service, and repair large tanker lorries using both traditional mechanical methods and modern diagnostic tools.
- Assist qualified fitters with inspection, servicing, and repair of HGVs and bulk tankers.
- Learn to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults.
- Support in conducting routine maintenance in line with manufacturer and DVSA standards.
- Help to maintain workshop cleanliness, organisation, and safety standards.
- Learn to use diagnostic tools and workshop equipment safely and correctly.
- Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
- Keep accurate records of work carried out and parts used.
- Develop a strong understanding of tanker systems, including compressors, blowers, and pressure/vacuum systems.
Once qualified, you will be well-placed to build a long-term career at Halcyon Tankers. Opportunities could include becoming a fitter, a workshop supervisor, or even moving into fleet engineering.
About the Training
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Training Location - Hartlepool College.
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Training Course - Level 3 HGV Standards Apprenticeship.
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Training will be one day a week.
About the Employer
Skills Required
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
Training Provider
HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
Course/Training
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)