DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technician Apprenticeship

HEATHROW TRUCK CENTRE LIMITED; Reading; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heavy vehicle maintenance company is offering an apprenticeship program in Reading, focusing on mechanics and servicing of modern trucks. Apprentices will work alongside qualified technicians, receive structured training, and develop skills in problem-solving and vehicle diagnostics. The program includes time at the DAF Nottingham Training Centre, ensuring comprehensive support to become fully qualified in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written mediums.
• Problem solving and analytical skills in diagnostics.
• Team working and initiative in a workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior technicians with vehicle maintenance and repairs.
• Follow health and safety procedures in the workplace.
• Perform servicing and MOTs on heavy vehicles.
• Use diagnostic equipment to identify faults.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Education

GCSE in English & Maths (grade 4/C)

Level 3 Apprenticeship in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

Overview

Working alongside qualified technicians who will be dealing with all aspects of the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles. Inspecting and repairing a range of heavy vehicles (HVs) and trailers for dealerships, independent garages and franchise and large fleet operators. Level 3 Apprenticeship. The course is fully supported with all of the training you require to become fully qualified. With the rapid increase in the complexity of today's trucks - and the technology needed to keep them up and running - first class training for those involved in the vital servicing and maintenance of these vehicles has become more important than ever. The HTC Apprentice Programme gives you the chance to join the select group of specialist technicians working on some of the most modern, sophisticated trucks on the road.

Responsibilities

• Observing and assisting senior technicians
• Following health and safety procedures
• Servicing
• MOTs
• All aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair, 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 HVs
• 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

Training and Apprenticeship

Training schedule: Not only will Apprentices be working and be trained at a HTC garage, but they will also attend our DAF Nottingham Training Centre four times a year for two-week periods to work towards their Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. An advisor will visit at least every six weeks as part of a close support network to ensure that Apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course. An Apprentice\'s training includes:

• Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Standard
• Functional skills if needed in maths & English
• GCSE in English & Maths (grade 4/C)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Qualifications and Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

From 7.5 to 44 tonnes, DAF is the market leader across all sectors in the UK - setting the industry standard for performance and productivity. DAF\'s commitment to operators is backed by our network - 139 dealers covering the country, providing a consistently high standard of advice, service and expertise to keep your DAF trucks up and earning.