Daimler Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

Remit Training; Darwen; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commercial vehicle retailer in Darwen is seeking a Commercial Vehicle Apprentice to join their team. The apprentice will learn to carry out fault diagnosis, service, and repairs on heavy goods vehicles and buses. The role includes practical workplace training and academic studies through a dedicated program. Additionally, the employer covers all costs related to training, meals, and accommodation during training blocks. A supportive team environment will foster long-term career development.

Benefits

All costs of training (hotel, food, and travel) covered.

1-2-1 support from Development Coach.

Qualifications

• Commitment to undertake a Level 3 qualification in IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance.
• Willingness to participate in both practical and academic training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault diagnosis, service, and repairs to HGVs and buses.
• Perform general and preventative maintenance.
• Diagnose faults in onboard systems.

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding, lifelong career that will provide you with job satisfaction in a friendly team environment? Ciceley Commercials Ltd is looking for the right person to join their Mercedes‑Benz Commercial Vehicle franchised business as a Commercial Vehicle Apprentice.

Throughout your career with Ciceley Commercials, we commit to invest in vital training and continual support to maximize your potential and ensure you are best equipped with the right skills and knowledge to fulfil your potential in the commercial motor trade. With Ciceley Commercials, your hard work and commitment won’t go unnoticed. With career development opportunities, staff incentives, and a great working environment, your time at Ciceley Commercials will be satisfying, rewarding, enjoyable and beneficial.

What you’ll be learning.

The role of a HGV Technician is to carry out fault diagnosis, service and repairs to HGVs and buses.

• Servicing – carrying out inspections.
• Maintenance – general and preventative maintenance.
• Repairing – repairing/replacing parts.
• Diagnostics – diagnosing faults in the onboard systems.

Training delivery.

In this programme, all aspects of heavy vehicle technology are embedded in this dedicated programme and involve a mix of academic learning and on‑the‑job training.

• Practical learning in the workplace, shadowing your mentor and carrying out the work while being supervised.
• Online studies, completing workbooks and job cards, attending online sessions and virtual classes with your Development Coach, all done during your working day.
• Attending block release to the Daimler/Remit Training Academy in Derby every 2 months. All costs of your hotel food and accommodation plus all travel arrangements are covered by the Ciceley Commercials.

Training to be Provided

Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release to the Daimler Training Academy in Derby. There are a total of 16 x 1 week blocks over the 32 month programme. The costs of hotel accommodation, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

You will also receive 1-2-1 support from your Development Coach to help you achieve:

• IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3