DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship - Alferton H W Martin (Plant) Limited

Skillnet are recruiting on behalf of DAF who have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to kick start their career and join their skilled team as a heavy vehicle technician. Duties include to maintaining the workshop equipment and to keep it in good repair and replacing / repairing engine parts. If you are interested, apply now!

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Closing date: 31 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00. TBC.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    33 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Aug 2023

  • Date posted

    09 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000130159

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

A heavy vehicle service technician will inspect, maintain, and repair large vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes and over.
The heavy vehicle technicians jobs fall into three main categories:

  • Servicing – carrying out checks
  • Maintenance – replacing / repairing engine parts
  • Diagnostics – using the latest diagnostic equipment

As an apprentice, you will observe, learn and gain an understanding of a wide range of engineering skills and processes while under the instruction of skilled technical staff.

You will be able to:

  • Demonstrate these skills and processes as the training period progresses by working independently or with a team
  • Learn and understand the importance of health and safety within the workplace
  • Learn the fundamental technologies – heavy vehicle chassis design, engine, fuels, transmissions, hydraulic and air braking, etc
  • Develop the skills to construct or modify apparatus and instruments from verbal instructions and drawings
  • Learn how to maintain workshop equipment and to keep it in good repair

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

This is a Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard, delivered by Skillnet.

When on a DAF apprenticeship you will be required to attend the City of Bristol College 4 times a year for two weeks at a time. All accommodation and travel costs are paid for. You will also be assigned a dedicated skills coach who will contact you every 28 days at the workplace, giving 1-2-1 information, advice and guidance.

As a result, you will receive the following qualifications:

  • Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3
  • Functional Skills in English & maths (if required)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

DAF provides an extensive, high quality and an award winning 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.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

No skills required, Full training will be provided

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English and Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Desired

About the employer

The Martin Group of Companies has been successfully delivering to our client’s needs for over 40 years. Our group of companies helps support the transport and waste recycling infrastructure of the UK with over 17 operations centres from Devon to North Lanarkshire providing a truly national coverage.

Employer

H W Martin (Plant) Limited

Address

Fordbridge Lane

Blackwell

Alfreton

DE55 5JY

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Training

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Contact

Hannah Edwards

hannah.edwards@skillnet.org.uk

01923216165

Apprenticeship standard

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician

Level 3 (A level)

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