Our apprenticeships are open for all. As long as you are 16 or above at the point of starting your apprenticeship, are mechanically minded and want to kick-start an exciting career, we want to hear from you.

Our hgv technician apprenticeship and bodyshop panel technician apprenticeship are a three-year course to becoming qualified.

You don't need prior experience to be able to start our technical apprenticeships. However we do look for people that have an enthusiasm for learning new skills and an interest in repairing vehicles.

No previous automotive qualifications are necessary, you will ideally have GCSE 9-4 (A* - C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English, we will support you to help develop your knowledge further if required. Predicted GCSE grades are acceptable as part of your application, but please note the apprenticeship offer is subject to receipt of final results.

Your apprenticeship will be with TruckEast, so your main place of work will be the branch you apply for. From day one of your employment you will be a full-time employee of TruckEast and become part of the workshop team while you train.

Scania's Learning Academy is currently based in Loughborough, this is where our apprentices go for their formal week blocks of training. Scania are building a new state of the art learning academy in Milton Keynes and once completed, all formal block training will take place there. 

You are studying a Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle maintenance and at the end of your three-year programme you will graduate with two industry qualifications:

The Institute of Motor Industry Technical Level 2/3

National Vocational Qualification for Maintenance and Repair Heavy Vehicle Level 2/3

You'll be supported every step of the way throughout your apprenticeship. From your very first week, you'll be surrounded by a team dedicated to helping you succeed, including:

• A dedicated mentor - your main point of contact in the branch for day-to-day guidance, on the job learning and general support
• Your manager - They'll help you settle into your role, set clear expectations, review your progress and ensure you gain the experience you need
• Your team - Working in a branch, you'll work closely with colleagues who are happy to answer any questions and share their advice and knowledge along the way
• Peer-to-peer support - you are grouped with your fellow apprentices across TruckEast. People on the same journey as you, which gives a strong support network and the opportunity for shared experiences.
• In-house training expertise - throughout your programme you get together for inhouse training sessions - both classroom based and in the workshop. These sessions, led by TruckEast are additional learning opportunities to fault find together and work through scenarios to support your learning journey.
• Remit Training - for your formal learning blocks, every 8-12 weeks, you'll be supported by expert trainers from Remit at Scania's learning academy, ensuring you receive high-quality, structured training throughout your qualification.

Transport will be organised by your branch for you to get to and from the learning academy. 

We offer a range of benefits for our apprentices, these include:

• 30 days holiday per year including bank holidays (increasing to 34 with long service)
• Optional private healthcare
• Enhanced employer pension contributions
• Tablet provided to support learning
• Duke of Edinburgh Gold award
• Fully funded training course
• Toolbox and equipment
• Loyalty scheme - on top of your wage, TruckEast pay monthly into a savings scheme which is paid out to each graduate after 10 years's service
• Refer a friend scheme
• Team days out

The application process for our HGV Scania Technician Apprenticeship includes:

• Online application - Simply apply online for the branch you are interested in working at
• Online assessments - If you meet the initial application criteria you will be sent a series of online assessments
• Interview with Branch Manager - Those who are successful with the online assessments will then be invited for an interview with the Branch Manager
• Work Experience - it is important to know if this role is right for you. You'll get real insight into the world of hgv maintenance with a weeks worth of experience in the branch you have applied for.
• An offer - the final stage, we make an offer to the successful applicant

As a qualified Scania technician your training doesn't stop when you graduate. In fact, at TruckEast we have a training plan which means you could become a master technician 10 years after graduating if you set your mind to it.