Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship - Tamworth GREENHOUS GROUP LIMITED

Working alongside qualified technicians who will be dealing with all aspects of the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles. You will work towards a level 3 heavy vehicle technician qualification. Inspecting and repairing a range of heavy vehicles (HVs) and trailers for dealerships, independent garages and franchise and large fleet operators.

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Closing date: 31 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00. Details to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 40.00

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Jan 2024

  • Date posted

    16 Oct 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000205791

  • Positions

    1 available

What you will do in your working day

A DAF Apprentice will work as part of a highly skilled workforce that is committed to quality. 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 Trucks National Dealer 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. Day to day tasks will always vary. DAF technicians will be expected to see whether components and systems are secure and working properly.

The DAF Technicians jobs fall into three categories:

  • Servicing – working to manufacturer servicing guidelines to ensure vehicle running at optimum performance
  • Maintenance – replacing parts that have wear and tear before they fail
  • Repair – diagnosing the reason for vehicle failure and fixing the problem

The training you will be getting

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 Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician apprenticeship standard.

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:

  • Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician apprenticeship standard
  • Technical certificate
  • Functional skills in English and maths level 2 if required
  • Recognised welding certificate 

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

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 to heavy vehicles and tanks in the military.


Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Math's & English (Grade C or Level 4) Desired

About the employer

Part of the Greenhous Group formed in 1912, one of the UK’s largest privately-owned automotive businesses, Greenhous are DAF dealers for the West Midlands and Shropshire regions, with locations in Wolverhampton, Birmingham, Shrewsbury, Telford and Tamworth. The Greenhous Group also incorporates the DAF dealer businesses Adams Morey and NorthWest Trucks, making Greenhous one of the largest dealer groups in the DAF UK network.

Employer

GREENHOUS GROUP LIMITED

Address

High Street

Dosthill

Tamworth

B77 1LF

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Training

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Adjustments for experience

You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:

  • training
  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
  • industry or sector experience

Contact

Jose Faria

jose.faria@skillnet.org.uk

01923 216165

Apprenticeship standard

Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician

Level 3 (A level)

Demonstrating experience

If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.

You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications


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