Daf Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship

Daf Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship - Basingstoke

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.

Possible full‑time employment.

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.

• 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 keep it in good repair.

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.

• Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3.
• Functional Skills in English and maths (if required).

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