DAF Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship (Castleford)
PELICAN ENGINEERING COMPANY (SALES), LIMITED
West Yorkshire, WF10 5UB
Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 31 July at 11:59pm)
Posted on 9 January 2024
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Summary
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. You will be working alongside qualified technicians who will be dealing with all aspects of the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles.
- Annual wage
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£13,312 a year
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The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
- Training course
- Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday, hours to be confirmed.
40 hours a week
- Possible start date
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Thursday 1 August
- Duration
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3 Years
- Positions available
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2
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
Not only will apprentices be working and be trained at a DAF garage, but they will also attend City of Bristol College four times a year, for two-week periods, to work towards their Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair.
A skills coach will visit at least every 28 days 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 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Functional Skills (English and maths) if required
Where you’ll work
Pelican Engineering Altofts Lane
Wakefield Europort
Castleford
West Yorkshire
WF10 5UB
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SKILLNET LIMITED
Your training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
Your training plan
Requirements
Desirable qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English and Maths (grade 4/C or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- No skills required
- Full training will be provided
Other requirements
Interview and start dates are subject to arrangement.
About this company
We recruit a large number of new and experienced technicians every year. If you've got what it takes to work with the UK’s market leading trucks then simply submit your details below and we’ll get back to you to discuss current opportunities. DAF’s Technicians are part of a highly skilled workforce that is committed to quality. The DAF Trucks National Dealer Apprentice Programme gives Apprentices the chance to work on some of the most modern, sophisticated trucks on the road. And it’s not just a job, it’s the first step in a career that gives them the opportunity to advance, succeed and fulfil their ambitions in the motor industry.
After this 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.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLNET LIMITED
Hannah Edwards
hannah.edwards@skillnet.org.uk
01923216165
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000219483.
Apply now
Closes in 4 days (Wednesday 31 July at 11:59pm)
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