DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technician Apprenticeship - Ely

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

Job summary

An exciting apprenticeship opportunity awaits you at a family-run business in East Anglia, specializing in heavy vehicle maintenance and repair. As part of a skilled team, you'll receive comprehensive training, including hands-on experience at a Chassis-Cab garage and specialized sessions at the DAF Nottingham Training Centre. This program is designed to equip you with the essential skills needed to thrive in the automotive industry, focusing on modern trucks and their intricate technologies. If you're passionate about vehicles and eager to learn, this apprenticeship could be the perfect stepping stone for your career in heavy vehicle maintenance.

Qualifications

• Apprentices will train at Chassis-Cab garage and DAF Nottingham Training Centre.
• Training includes heavy vehicle maintenance and functional skills if needed.

Responsibilities

• Observe and assist senior technicians in vehicle maintenance.
• Follow health and safety procedures while servicing and repairing vehicles.
• Conduct MOTs and all aspects of vehicle maintenance.

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

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DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technician Apprenticeship - Ely

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 workforce 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 - Ely

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 a body repairer in Bury St Edmunds. Appointed as Parts and Service Dealership in the late 1980s 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 the 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. Acquired 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

Unit 8-9, Grove Business Park, Hall Barn Road Ely CB7 5PW

Wage Frequency

Custom

Number of Vacancies

1

Vacancy Reference Number

1000295665

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

Learning Provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Skills Required

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

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