DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship - Southampton ADAMS-MOREY 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. If you are interested, apply now! Inspecting and repairing a range of heavy vehicles (HVs) and trailers for dealerships, independent garages.

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Closing date: 31 Jul 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,000.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm. May include some Saturdays on a rota basis.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Aug 2023

  • Date posted

    22 Feb 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000137221

  • Positions

    2 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 and maths (if required)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

To be discussed.

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

We are the main DAF truck dealers in the area offering sales, parts and servicing in each of the towns and cities we operate in. At Redbridge in Southampton we have a Van Centre which offers the full new Fiat professional range of vans alongside a wide and diverse selection of used vans. It also is a service and MOT hub for all makes of cars, vans, taxis and motorhomes.

Employer

ADAMS-MOREY LIMITED

Address

Redbridge Causeway

Southampton

SO15 0DR

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Training

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Contact

Jamie Rogan

Jamie.rogan@skillnet.org.uk

01923216165

Apprenticeship standard

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician

Level 3 (A level)

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