DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship - Basingstoke
ADAMS-MOREY LIMITED
Basingstoke, RG24 8FB
Closes on Tuesday 31 December
Posted on 24 October 2024
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Summary
Skillnet are recruiting on behalf of DAF who have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to kick start their career and join their skilled team as a heavy vehicle technician. Duties include carrying out checks, replacing/repairing engine parts and using the latest diagnostic equipment. If you are interested, apply now!
- Annual wage
- £13,312 a year
- Training course
- Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm. May include some Saturdays on a rota basis.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Wednesday 1 January
- Duration
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3 years
- 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
A Heavy Vehicle Service Technician will inspect, maintain, and repair large vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes and over.
The heavy vehicle technician's jobs fall into three main categories:
- Servicing - carrying out checks
- Maintenance - replacing/repairing engine parts
- Diagnostics - using the latest diagnostic equipment
As an apprentice, you will observe, learn and gain an understanding of a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff.
You will be able to:
- Demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team
- Learn and understand the importance of health and safety within the workplace
- Learn the fundamental technologies - heavy vehicle chassis design, engine, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic and air braking, etc
- Develop the skills to construct or modify apparatus and instruments from verbal instructions and drawings
- Learn how to maintain workshop equipment and to keep it in good repair
Where you’ll work
Bell Road
Basingstoke
RG24 8FB
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
- Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 (A level)
- This is a Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard, delivered by Skillnet
When on a DAF Apprenticeship you will be required to attend the City of Bristol College 4 times a year for two weeks at a time. All accommodation and travel costs are paid for. You will also be assigned a dedicated skills coach who will contact you every 28 days at the workplace, giving 1-2-1 information, advice and guidance.
As a result, you will receive the following qualifications:
- Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3
- Functional Skills in English and maths (if required)
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English and Maths (grade 4/C 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
- No skills required
- Full training will be provided
About this company
We are the main DAF truck dealers in the area offering sales, parts and servicing in each of the towns and cities we operate in. At Redbridge in Southampton we have a Van Centre which offers the full new Fiat professional range of vans alongside a wide and diverse selection of used vans. It also is a service and MOT hub for all makes of cars, vans, taxis and motorhomes.
After this apprenticeship
Possible full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLNET LIMITED
Jamie Rogan
Jamie.rogan@skillnet.org.uk
0192326165
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000283877.
Apply now
Closes on Tuesday 31 December
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