Summary
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 carrying out checks, replacing/repairing engine parts and using the latest diagnostic equipment. If you are interested, apply now!
Annual wage
£15,704 a year
Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.00pm. May include some Saturdays on a rota basis.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Tuesday 1 July
Duration
3 years
Positions available
1
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
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
Where you’ll work
Store & Secure House
5 Yeomans Way
Bournemouth
BH8 0BL
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
* 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
Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 (A level).
This is a Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard, delivered by Skillnet.
When on a DAF Apprenticeship you will be required to attend our DAF Nottingham Training Centre 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)
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