DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship - Bournemouth

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!

Role

A Heavy Vehicle Service Technician will inspect, maintain, and repair large vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes and over.

The heavy vehicle technicians 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

Training

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)
  • Possible full-time employment
Apprenticeship Standard
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Training Provider
SKILLNET LIMITED
Working Week
Monday - Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm. May include some Saturdays on a rota basis.
Expected Duration
36 Months
Positions Available
1
Closing Date
Thursday, 30th May 2024
Start Date
Saturday, 1st June 2024

Desired Skills

  • No skills required
  • Full training will be provided

Qualifications

  • English and Maths GCSE or equivalent, grade 4/C or above (Desired)

About the Employer

ADAMS-MOREY LIMITED
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.
Company
ADAMS-MOREY LIMITED
Location
Store & Secure House, 5 Yeomans Way, Bournemouth, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£11,000.00
Posted
Company
ADAMS-MOREY LIMITED
Location
Store & Secure House, 5 Yeomans Way, Bournemouth, England
Employment Type
Advanced Apprenticeship
Salary
£11,000.00
Posted