DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship - Salisbury

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

Job summary

An established industry player in vehicle maintenance is offering a unique apprenticeship opportunity in Salisbury. This role promises a comprehensive training experience, allowing you to learn from skilled technicians while gaining hands-on experience with heavy vehicles. You'll develop essential skills in servicing, maintenance, and diagnostics, ensuring you are well-prepared for a successful career in this vital sector. With a commitment to health and safety, this apprenticeship will provide you with the necessary qualifications and the chance to work with advanced technologies. If you're eager to kickstart your career in heavy vehicle maintenance, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Accommodation and travel costs covered for training

Dedicated skills coach for guidance

Gain recognized qualifications

Qualifications

• No prior skills required; full training provided.
• Understanding of health and safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair large vehicles over 3.5 tonnes.
• Learn and apply engineering skills under skilled staff guidance.

Education

Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3

Job description

Apply to: DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship - Salisbury

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 - Salisbury

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.

Vacancy Location: 1 Stephenson Road SP2 7NP

Wage Frequency: Custom

Number of Vacancies: 1

Vacancy Reference Number: 1000291622

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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