DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technician Apprenticeship - Bury St Edmunds

Getting In Limited; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits you with a family-run business in Bury St Edmunds, specializing in heavy vehicle maintenance. This apprenticeship offers a unique chance to gain hands-on experience while receiving top-notch training at the DAF Nottingham Training Centre. You will work alongside skilled technicians, learning the intricacies of vehicle servicing, MOTs, and repairs. This program is designed for those eager to develop their skills in a supportive environment, ensuring you become a qualified technician in the rapidly evolving field of heavy vehicle technology. If you're passionate about vehicles and ready to kickstart your career, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Attention to detail and teamwork are key for success.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior technicians with vehicle servicing and maintenance.
• Follow health and safety procedures diligently.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Customer care skills

Problem solving skills

Analytical skills

Logical thinking

Team working

Initiative

Education

Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair

Job description

DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technician Apprenticeship - Bury St Edmunds

Apply From: 14/01/2025

Learning Provider

Delivered by SKILLNET LIMITED

Employer

CHASSIS-CAB LIMITED

Vacancy Description

An exciting opportunity to work for Chassis-Cab as part of a highly skilled work force that is committed to quality. 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 DAF Apprenticeship 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.

The day-to-day tasks include:

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

Key Details

Vacancy Title

DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technician Apprenticeship - Bury St Edmunds

Employer Description

The Chassis Cab Group is a family run and owned business operating in the East Anglia region. Chassis Cab was formed in 1982 by Mr David Ruffles. Started as body repairer in Bury St Edmunds. Appointed as Parts and Service Dealership in late 1980’s by Leyland-DAF. Appointed Leyland-DAF main dealer in Ipswich in 1993. Moved to new purpose built premises in Great Blakenham in October 1998. Massive improvements to Bury St Edmunds facility between 2003 and 2005. Tachograph testing bay installed at Ipswich Site in 2006. Acquired Universal Garage, a DAF Service Dealer since 1975, in Cambridgeshire in 2006. Acquires DAF Trucks franchise for Cambridge from Marshall Motor Group in 2014. The Group currently employs over 174 members of staff between its four locations.

Vacancy Location

Northern Way IP32 6NL

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000295664

Key Dates

Apply From

14/01/2025

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

Not only will Apprentices be working and be trained at a Chassis-Cab 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

Skills Required

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

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