Fleet Maintenance Apprenticeships
Drive your team forward with our tailored funded training.
Specialist training solutions for businesses across Greater Manchester
Whether you're operating HGVs, buses or commercial fleets, your vehicles are only as reliable as the technicians behind them.
Skilled maintenance staff are essential for keeping your fleet safe, roadworthy and compliant. But in today’s market, they’re becoming harder to find.
Transport and logistics businesses across Greater Manchester are under increasing pressure to fill specialist technical roles. From vehicle diagnostics to DVSA compliance, demand for qualified maintenance technicians is growing faster than supply.
Industry challenges
45%
of employers in the North West say their current workforce only ‘partly’ meets the skill level required to achieve their business goals.
16.9%
of staff in the industry are women, much lower than the national average for other occupations.
£800
per van per day is the estimated cost of unplanned vehicle downtime for UK fleets in 2025.
24%
of UK fleets report vehicles being unavailable due to awaiting repair.
Sources: Employ GM, Engineering UK, Fleet News and Motorsave. As of July 2025.
Serving employers across the region
We support haulage, logistics and fleet maintenance businesses throughout Greater Manchester. This includes key locations such as Wigan, Rochdale, Stockport and Tameside, where demand for skilled labour is particularly high.
We also support the Greater Manchester 2040 Transport Strategy by helping to build a skilled workforce for a sustainable, low-carbon transport system in the public transport and automotive sectors.
Skills developed through our funded training programmes
Diagnostics and preventative maintenance.
Electrical systems and fault rectification.
Regulatory compliance (DVSA, safety, emissions).
Safe systems of work and continuous improvement.
Specialist apprenticeships we offer
With a shortage of qualified technicians, how will you grow your team?
Get up to 95% funding to help cover the costs of apprenticeships.
We currently offer:
A 36-month programme designed to develop the skills and knowledge required for a career in bus and coach engineering.
The apprenticeship covers:
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Health and safety, materials, and tools
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System construction and operation
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Engine design, chassis systems and electrical systems
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Soft skills such as teamwork, organisation, communication, self-motivation and leadership.
Delivery includes face-to-face learning, remote reviews, online assessments and self-study. Training takes place at Total People's industry-standard centre in Wythenshawe, South Manchester.
A 36-month programme designed to develop practical skills and technical knowledge for maintaining, repairing and servicing heavy vehicles such as trucks and buses.
The apprenticeship covers:
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Diagnostics, fault rectification and legal vehicle inspections
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Practical skills for maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles
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Technical knowledge relevant to trucks and buses.
Delivery includes hands-on training and online learning at an industry-standard centre. Successful completion opens pathways to careers in workshop management, MOT inspection and engineering supervision.
A 39-month programme designed to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to maintain the safety, integrity, and effective operation of plant and equipment across various industries.
The apprenticeship covers:
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Installation, servicing, removal, maintenance, and repair of plant and equipment
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Electrical and mechanical technician skills
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Safety and operational efficiency across industries.
Delivery includes off-the-job learning at Total People's Engineering Training Centre in South Manchester combined with on-the-job experience with an employer.
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