DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technician Apprenticeship - Croydon

HEATHROW TRUCK CENTRE LIMITED

Croydon, CR0 4TD

Closes on Thursday 31 October

Posted on 11 September 2024

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Summary

Working alongside qualified technicians who will be dealing with all aspects of the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles. Level 3 Apprenticeship. Inspecting and repairing a range of heavy vehicles (HVs) and trailers for dealerships, independent garages and franchise and large fleet operators.

Annual wage
£13,312 a year

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Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday, hours to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Friday 1 November

Duration

3 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

An exciting opportunity to work for HTC as part of a highly skilled work force that is committed to quality. The course is fully supported with all of the training you require to become fully qualified. With the rapid increase in the complexity of today’s trucks - and the technology needed to keep them up and running - first class training for those involved in the vital servicing and maintenance of these vehicles has become more important than ever. The HTC Apprentice Programme gives you the chance to join the select group of specialist technicians working on some of the most modern, sophisticated trucks on the road.

The day to day tasks include:

  • Observing and assisting senior technicians
  • Following health and safety procedures
  • Servicing
  • MOT’s
  • All aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair

Where you’ll work

93 Beddington Lane

Croydon

CR0 4TD

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SKILLNET LIMITED

Your training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Carry out the basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HV
  • The ability to keep updated with emerging new technologies within the HV industry.
  • Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to the company and legislative processes.
  • Access specific and related HV technical information appropriately.
  • The ability to service, inspect and maintain HVs and trailers to meet company, Driver and vehicle standards agency (DVSA) and manufacturers’ standards.
  • Use a range of diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment to identify faults and underlying causes on HV’s.
  • Successfully inspect and prepare vehicles and trailers to meet DVSA standards prescribed in the tester’s manual.
  • Carry out final quality checks before handover to the customer without supervision.
  • Apply advanced diagnostic principles and logical/problem solving techniques and regimes.
  • Maintain records to company and operators’ licence obligations and regulation.
  • To be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written mediums both internally and with customers on a range of topics that will support, HV inspection and diagnosing techniques.

    • Your training plan

    Not only will Apprentices be working and be trained at a HTC garage they will attend City of Bristol College four times a year for two week periods to work towards their Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

    An advisor will visit at least every six weeks as part of a close support network to ensure that Apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course.

    An Apprentice’s training includes:

    • Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Level Apprenticeship Standard
    • Functional skills if needed in maths & English

    Requirements

    Desirable qualifications

    GCSE or equivalent in:

    • English & Maths (grade 4 or above)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Customer care skills
    • Problem solving skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative

    Other requirements

    Interview and start dates are dependent on the needs of the apprentice and business.

    About this company

    From 7.5 to 44 tonnes, DAF is the market leader across all sectors in the UK - setting the industry standard for performance and productivity. DAF's commitment to operators is backed by our network - 139 dealers covering the country, providing a consistently high standard of advice, service and expertise to keep your DAF trucks up and earning.

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    After this apprenticeship

    • High quality Apprenticeship which gives their Apprentices the potential opportunity to advance, succeed and fulfil all ambitions for a career in the motor industry and with such a wide range of skills instilled an Apprentice can potentially move into any other area of the motor industry

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SKILLNET LIMITED

    Jamie Rogan

    jamie.rogan@skillnet.org.uk

    01923 216 165

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276251.

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    Closes on Thursday 31 October

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