Barnes DAF Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship FG Barnes & Sons Ltd

Working alongside qualified technicians who will be dealing with all aspects of the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles. DAF offer an award-winning Apprenticeship Programme, you will be working for the current Market Leader.

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Closing date: 30 Mar 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Weekly wage

    £192.40

    Wages explained

    Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).

    Minimum Wage Rates

  • Working week

    Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week; shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40.00

  • Expected duration

    3 years

  • Possible start date

    31 Mar 2023

  • Date posted

    22 Feb 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC001825943

  • Positions

    1 available

An exciting opportunity to work for DAF 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 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.

The day to day tasks include:

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

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills

  • A keen interest in heavy vehicles
  • Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

Personal qualities

The employer is looking for an apprentice that is very hard working an motivated to learn new skills.

Desired qualifications

3 GCSE’s or equivalent (A-C/8-4 preferable).

Future prospects

DAF believes in providing an extensive, high quality Apprenticeship which gives their Apprentices the opportunity to advance, succeed and fulfil all ambitions for a career in the motor industry and with such a wide range of skills instilled, an Apprentice can move into any other area of the motor industry from motorsport.


About the employer

Quality in every detail: that’s what makes the difference between a DAF and every other truck. From the steel front bumper to the virtually unbreakable Lexan headlamp covers, and the stylish cab interior to the durable driveline, a DAF truck is built to perform. And it’s built by people who have a passion for trucks.

Employer

FG Barnes & Sons Ltd

Address

Woking Road

Guildford

GU1 1RT

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Training

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Skillnet

Contact

Tommy McMullen 07872 601709 tommy.mcmullen@skillnet.org.uk

Advanced Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Standard.

Not only will Apprentices be working and be trained at a DAF garage they will attend City of Bristol College four times a year for two week periods to work towards their VRQ 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:

  • VCQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
  • Technical Certificate - IMI Diploma Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
  • Key Skills in Communication, Application of Number and Information Technology
  • Recognised Welding Certificate

Apprenticeship standard

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician

Level 3 (A level)


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