Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship - Ford & Slater Rugby
FORD & SLATER LIMITED
Rugby, CV21 3UY
Closes on Wednesday 30 October
Posted on 20 September 2024
Contents
Summary
An exciting opportunity to work for DAF as part of a highly skilled work force that is committed to quality. Working alongside qualified technicians who will be dealing with all aspects of the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles.
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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TBC. Shift work, weekends may be required.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Friday 1 November
- Duration
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2 Years 9 Months
- Positions available
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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 DAF 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 DAF 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 technicians
- Following health and safety procedures
- Servicing
- MOTs
- All aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair
Where you’ll work
Unit 3
Avon Industrial Estate, Butlers Leap
Rugby
CV21 3UY
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
Your training plan
Not only will apprentices be working and be trained at a DAF 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.
A skills coach will visit at least every 28 days as part of a close support network, to ensure that apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course.
An apprentice’s training includes:
- Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship Standard
- Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- Maths & English (grade 4)
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
- Problem solving skills
About this company
The company was founded in 1928 and has a distinguished history as a franchised commercial vehicle dealer. Ford & Slater was acquired by Peter Strevens in 1991 and the Directors of Ford & Slater comprise Strevens family members and other senior managers. Certain key milestones in recent years include the following: Ford & Slater Norwich relocated to a new £2 million dealership in 2004 Ford & Slater Corby was opened in 2006 Ford & Slater Donington relocated to its new Spalding dealership in 2007 Ford & Slater opened its new Coventry dealership in 2011 We relocated our Newark dealership to the Currys Newark Vehicle Maintenance Unit in November 2011 Six ATFs across the group as at Oct 2012 Winner of the Motor Transport Apprenticeship of the Year Award in 2018 Winner of the PACCAR Financial International Dealer of the Year in 2018 Winner of Retail Sales of the Year in 2018 As a privately-owned company we take a long-term view. The Company owns the majority of its dealerships, profits have been re-invested since 1991 and security of employment is very important. Our Mission Statement is to exceed our customer’s expectations by offering high quality transport services in an ethical manner at competitive prices. We will achieve this by utilising the synergies within our dealership group, offering innovative solutions and a “one-stop shop” provided by highly motivated and skilled long-term employees, reinvesting profits to provide modern, safe premises. DAF Trucks is our only truck manufacturer relationship, consequently our interests are wholly aligned with DAF Trucks unlike other dealers with competing manufacturer relationships. DAF Trucks is a subsidiary of PACCAR Inc, the worldwide quality leader in the design and manufacture of premium light, medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
After this apprenticeship
- DAF believes in providing an extensive, high quality apprenticeship which gives their apprentices the 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 move into any other area of the motor industry
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLNET LIMITED
Hannah Edwards
hannah.edwards@skillnet.org.uk
01923 216165
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000278173.
Apply now
Closes on Wednesday 30 October
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