HGV Technician DAF Fast Track Program - Southampton

Kingdon Wessex DAF; Southampton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking passionate Vehicle Technicians to join their HGV Fast Track Program in Southampton. This unique opportunity offers a comprehensive 16-week training program, combining hands-on experience with expert mentorship and bespoke training at a prestigious academy. Participants will gain invaluable skills in vehicle inspections, basic electrics, and servicing, while enjoying benefits such as free food and accommodation during training. With a commitment to professional development, this program paves the way for a rewarding career in the commercial vehicle sector, complete with competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

In-house Training

Pay for Class 1 & 2 Licenses

Company Pension

On-site Parking

30 Days Holiday Including Bank Holidays

Overtime Available

Free Conversion Course

Full Pay While Learning

Annual Pay Reviews

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years mechanical experience required.
• Desire to transition to the HGV industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in vehicle inspections and DAFcheck training.
• Learn basic electrics, brakes, and servicing.

Skills

Mechanical Experience

Team Player

Basic Electrics

Vehicle Inspections

Basic Brakes

Basic Servicing

Education

Light Vehicle Technician qualification (NVQ Level 2 or equivalent)

Job description

HGV Technician DAF Fast Track Program - Southampton

HGV Technician DAF Fast Track Program – based at Redbridge

Are you a Vehicle Technician looking to progress to the Commercial sector? Do you have a passion for all things technical and want to work on HGV vehicles?

We run a fast track program that trains and teaches you all things HGV, learning will be a mix of on-site learning and bespoke training at DAF Training Academy in Haddenham. Whilst on site at our Dealership, you will be partnered with experienced DAF Technicians and be allocated a mentor to observe and shadow. Whilst at the Training academy, you will benefit from bespoke DAF training delivered by in house training experts and be provided free food and accommodation whilst learning.

The fast-track programme spans over a 16-week period that consists of 4 blocks and then a final IRTEC assessment done at our Dealership.

Salary: £13.00 per hour, with regular increases

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 16:30, 30-minute unpaid lunch break

Description:

1. Vehicle Inspections training and introduction to DAFcheck.
2. Basic Electrics.
3. Basic Brakes.
4. Basic Servicing.
5. IRTEC accreditation.

Ideally, we are looking for:

1. The desire to convert current experience to the HGV industry.
2. A Light Vehicle Technician qualification (minimum NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
3. A minimum of 3 years mechanical experience.
4. Be a good Team player and a hard-working attitude.

In return we’ll offer:

1. In house Training.
2. Pay for your Class 1 & 2 Licenses (1 try only).
3. Company pension.
4. On-site parking.
5. 30 days Holiday* Including bank holidays.
6. DAF product Training.
7. Overtime.
8. Free conversion course at a state-of-the-art training school in Haddenham.
9. Full pay whilst learning.
10. Annual pay reviews.
11. DAF product training once transitioned.
12. Overtime available paid at time and a half.

Who we are:

Adams Morey is a part of the Greenhous Group which holds a position as one of the leading independent commercial enterprises in the UK. With 21 sites across the UK, Greenhous are one of the largest groups across the network.

Adams Morey itself was launched in 1973 and has successfully built an extensive customer base in the truck and van marketplace along the south coast. With its company headquarters in Southampton, we are the main DAF truck dealers in the area offering sales, parts and servicing.

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Apply Type: Permanent Dealer Adams Morey Southampton Address: Southampton, SO15 0DR Salary: From £13 per hour