Daimler Trucks Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

Summary

This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with City West Commercials in Exeter, EX5 1EW. The right candidate will work alongside Daimler qualified Technicians to receive extensive training in maintaining HGVs.

Annual wage

£13,312 a year

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wage increases after first year.

Training course

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 25 November

Duration

2 years 8 months

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

Remit are proud to be partnered with City West Commercials to deliver their Daimler HGV Technician apprenticeships.

If you have an interest in the motor industry and want to work in a hands-on role where you can problem solve and make a real contribution as part of a team, this apprenticeship is the perfect place to start!

Work alongside a qualified Technician to learn how to carry out repairs according to Daimler procedures in a safe and responsible manner
Be trained on how to service, maintain and repair Daimler vehicles which have the latest technology
Learn the fundamentals of heavy vehicle technologies – heavy vehicle chassis, engine, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic and air braking, electrical systems, and testing
Be taught how to setup accessories and specific equipment on the vehicles
Ensure appropriate work logs are kept for all vehicles, and all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner
Keep high levels of morale and focus to ensure the highest possible levels of productive efficiency, quality of workmanship, and production finish in order to sustain growth in customer confidence in the service provided

Where you’ll work

Unit 46, Greendale Business Park

Woodbury Salterton

EX5 1EW

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

REMIT GROUP 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

Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release to Remit/Daimler’s Automotive Academy in Coventry.

There are a total of 16 x 1 week blocks over the 32 month programme. The costs of hotel accommodation, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

You will also receive 1-2-1 support from your Development Coach to help you achieve:

IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE or equivalent in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (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

Enthusiasm to learn
Mechanically minded

Other requirements

Closing Dates: Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive enough applications.

About this company

As part of the national Mercedes-Benz dealer network, City West Commercials strive to offer the highest levels of service possible. They ensure you are in the best possible hands by offering routine servicing, diagnostic and major repair work for Daimler Truck, FUSO and Unimog. They want to help support you and your business by providing you with the help you need. They take the time to get to know you as a customer and put together a service solution which you are happy suits your business needs and budget. With branches in Bristol, Avonmouth, Devon, Cornwall and Somerset we are conveniently situated throughout the whole of the South West to service your needs. In addition, Their out of hour's Service 24h providing immediate access to Roadside Assistance across City West Commercials coverage in the South West.

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve an automotive industry recognised qualification
After this we will continue to invest in your future, by providing training and development opportunities so you can excel in your role and further your skills and experience as a fully qualified Technician

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

REMIT GROUP LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000286771.

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