HGV Vehicle Technician Apprentice

Apprentice HGV Vehicle Technician

£8.00 per hour - £12.71 per hour

40 hours per week

4 Year Apprenticeship Position

Providing excellent front-line services across Gloucestershire, Cotswold, Forest of Dean and West Oxfordshire, Ubico Ltd is a rapidly expanding local‑authority‑owned company. We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice to join our hard‑working, highly successful team.

Reporting to the Fleet Workshop & Maintenance Manager, the Apprentice will be trained and assist with inspections, servicing, repairing, and maintaining HGV vehicles, plant and equipment to required standards in line with compliance and health & safety regulations.

This is an apprenticeship vacancy; you will be working towards a level 3 qualification and, on successful completion of the programme including attainment of the relevant grade, you will be able to apply for a permanent position within Ubico, if one is available.

You will need…

• Dedication and perseverance needed to fulfil full term of apprenticeship.
• Physically fit to work under vehicles and move around the workshop.
• Be prepared to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Flexible approach to working hours and tasks allocated.
• Ability to read and follow basic information/instructions.

• Driver CPC Training – We cover all costs to help you stay qualified.
• Learning & Progression – We support your growth, whether you’re starting out or moving up.
• Flexible Working – Options include hybrid roles and task & finish shifts.
• Community Impact – Help make your neighbourhood cleaner and greener.
• Generous Leave – 26 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30 days after 5 years).
• Holiday Flexibility – Buy or sell up to 1 week of leave.
• Pension Support – 5% employer contribution to your retirement.
• Exclusive Discounts – Save on shopping, dining, travel and more with Unity Rewards.
• 24/7 Support – Free, confidential helpline for you and your family.
• Health & Wellbeing – Free eye tests (role‑dependent), flu jabs, and wellbeing resources.
• Workplace Comforts – Free PPE, tea & coffee, and on‑site parking.

We provide vital environmental services across Gloucestershire and West Oxfordshire – keeping communities clean and green. Our work includes waste and recycling collections, street cleansing, grounds maintenance, building cleaning, managing recycling centres and maintenance of our fleet.

Our values are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud of our strong work ethic and are looking for enthusiastic, dedicated individuals who share our commitment to making a positive difference.

Ubico is committed to meeting its statutory and moral duties to safeguard and promote the welfare of children, young people under 18 years of age and adults at risk who are the recipients of its services and/or activities. Pre‑employment checks include medical screening, references, proof of identity and right to work, and may include criminal record verification.

It is important that our staff reflect the diversity of our community, and we therefore welcome and encourage applications from people of all genders, sexual orientations, those from Black, Asian, and other minority ethnic backgrounds, and those with disabilities.