DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship - Basingstoke (Whitney Road)

Getting In Limited; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting apprenticeship opportunity awaits you in Basingstoke! As a Heavy Vehicle Service Technician apprentice, you will gain hands-on experience inspecting, maintaining, and repairing large vehicles. Under the guidance of skilled technicians, you will develop essential engineering skills and learn the importance of health and safety in the workplace. This role offers a unique chance to work with advanced diagnostic equipment and understand the intricacies of heavy vehicle technology. With full training provided, you will be well-prepared for a successful career in the automotive industry, making this a fantastic starting point for your professional journey.

Benefits

Accommodation and travel costs covered for training

Dedicated skills coach for guidance

Hands-on experience with heavy vehicles

Qualifications

• No prior skills required; full training provided.
• Opportunity to learn various engineering skills.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair heavy vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
• Learn to use diagnostic equipment and perform servicing tasks.

Education

Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3

Functional Skills in English and maths

Job description

DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship - Basingstoke (Whitney Road)

Apply From: 14/12/2024

Learning Provider

Delivered by SKILLNET LIMITED

Employer

ADAMS-MOREY LIMITED

Vacancy Description

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

Key Details

Vacancy Title

DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship - Basingstoke (Whitney Road)

Employer Description

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.

Vacancy Location

Daneshill Industrial Estate Whitney Road RG24 8NS

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000291620

Key Dates

Apply From

14/12/2024

Closing Date For Applications

2025-06-30 23:59:59

Interview Begin From

Possible Start Date

2025-07-01 00:00:00

Training

Training to be Provided

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 our DAF Nottingham Training Centre 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)

Learning Provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Skills Required

No skills required. Full training will be provided.