DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship - Portsmouth

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

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits aspiring technicians in Portsmouth! This apprenticeship program offers hands-on training in heavy vehicle maintenance, providing you with the skills needed to excel in the automotive industry. You will learn from experienced professionals while gaining valuable insights into engine repairs, diagnostics, and safety protocols. With a focus on practical skills, this program ensures you are well-equipped for a successful career. The apprenticeship includes visits to a specialized training center, where your accommodation and travel expenses are covered. Join a leading dealer and kickstart your journey in the world of heavy vehicles!

Benefits

Accommodation and travel costs covered for training

Dedicated skills coach

1-2-1 guidance every 28 days

Qualifications

• No prior skills required; full training provided.
• Training includes heavy vehicle chassis design and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair large vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
• Learn and apply health and safety practices in the workplace.

Education

Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3

Job description

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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 - Portsmouth

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

Burrfields Road Portsmouth PO3 5NN

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

3

Vacancy Reference Number

1000291593

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.

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