DAF Apprentice College

Overview

As an apprentice at Ford & Slater you will be fully supported with all of the training you require to become a fully qualified HGV Technician. You will spend 3 years training alongside an experienced mentor at the Leeds dealership as well as attending DAF Apprentice College on a one-week block release 10 times a year in Nottingham. Accommodation and travel will be provided during block release.

At the end of the apprenticeship, you will have earned a Level 3 standard in HGV repair and maintenance and will be employed by us as a qualified technician with the opportunity to progress in a variety of areas within the business.

• Observing and assisting experienced technicians in all aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair
• Following strict health and safety procedures to ensure a safe working environment
• Undertaking servicing tasks to maintain vehicle performance and safety standards
• Assisting with MOT inspections, ensuring vehicles meet legal requirements
• Carrying out basic tasks with tools and equipment common to all procedures involving basic mechanical and electrical procedures related to HGV
• The ability to keep updated with emerging new technologies within the HGV industry
• Contributing to the maintenance of a safe and efficient workshop and adhering to the company and legislative processes
• Accessing specific and related HGV technical information appropriately
• The ability to service, inspect and maintain HGVs and trailers to meet company, Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and manufacturers  standards
• Using a range of diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment to identify faults and underlying causes on HGVs
• Successfully inspecting and preparing vehicles and trailers to meet DVSA standards prescribed in the tester s manual
• Carrying out final quality checks before handover to the customer without supervision
• Applying advanced diagnostic principles and logical/problem solving techniques and regimes
• Maintaining records to company and operators  licence obligations and regulation
• Communicating effectively in both oral and written forms with colleagues and customers on topics that support HGV inspection and diagnosing techniques

• GCSE English (grade
  4)
• GCSE Maths (grade
  4)
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Ford & Slater is one of the UK s largest DAF Truck dealer groups with 16 locations across the UK employing over 800 staff whilst remaining a family run business. Specialising in the maintenance and repair of DAF Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), with a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Ford & Slater is the ideal place to launch a rewarding career in the heavy vehicle industry.