DAF- Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship
HEATHROW TRUCK CENTRE LIMITED
Reading (RG7 4AG)
Closes on Saturday 30 August 2025
Posted on 11 July 2025
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Summary
Working alongside qualified technicians who will be dealing with all aspects of the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles. Inspecting and repairing a range of heavy vehicles (HVs) and trailers for dealerships, independent garages and franchise and large fleet operators.
- Wage
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£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Monday - Friday (Hours may be varied) may also be Saturday.
40 hours a week
- Start date
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Sunday 28 September 2025
- Duration
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3 years
- Positions available
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1
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
- Observing and assisting senior technicians
- Following health and safety procedures
- Servicing
- MOT’s
- All aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair
Where you'll work
Station Road
Theale
Reading
RG7 4AG
Training
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
College or training organisation
SKILLNET LIMITED
Your training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
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What you'll learn
Course contents
- Carry out the basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HV
- The ability to keep updated with emerging new technologies within the HV industry.
- Contribute to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhere to the company and legislative processes.
- Access specific and related HV technical information appropriately.
- The ability to service, inspect and maintain HVs and trailers to meet company, Driver and vehicle standards agency (DVSA) and manufacturers’ standards.
- Use a range of diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment to identify faults and underlying causes on HV’s.
- Successfully inspect and prepare vehicles and trailers to meet DVSA standards prescribed in the tester’s manual.
- Carry out final quality checks before handover to the customer without supervision.
- Apply advanced diagnostic principles and logical/problem solving techniques and regimes.
- Maintain records to company and operators’ licence obligations and regulation.
- To be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written mediums both internally and with customers on a range of topics that will support, HV inspection and diagnosing techniques.
Your training plan
Your training plan
Not only will Apprentices be working and be trained at a DAF garage, but they will also attend our DAF Nottingham Training Centre four times a year for two-week periods to work towards their 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:
- Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Standard Level 3 qualification
- Functional skills if needed in maths & English
More training information
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.
Requirements
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
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving skills
- Number skills
About this company
HTC is a privately owned group which began in 1970 under the Vales Group of companies in Watford, Herts. Dedicated to achieving continuous growth while upholding exceptional standards of support and service. We are committed to enhancing our already outstanding level of service to meet the needs of both existing and potential customers across key routes in the South of England.
After this apprenticeship
Going on to either a Master Tech, Service Team Leader or Manager.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
SKILLNET LIMITED
Jamie Rogan
jamie.rogan@skillnet.org.uk
01923 630 800
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000330942.
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Closes on Saturday 30 August 2025
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