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 Norwich dealership and attend 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
• 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, DVSA and manufacturers standards
• Use a range of diagnostic and electrical measuring equipment to identify faults and underlying causes on HVs
• 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
• Communicate effectively in both oral and written mediums with internal teams and customers on topics supporting HV inspection and diagnosing techniques

• GCSE in English and Maths (grade 4 or equivalent; or GCSE English Language and Maths with a Grace C/4 or above)
• English (grade
  4) and Maths (grade
  4) or equivalent
• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Enthusiastic
• Strong communication skills
• Good time management and attention to detail
• Able to problem solve
• Able to work under instruction and as part of a team
• Strong focus on Health and Safety

• £16,640 a year
• Hours:
  
  Monday to Friday, approximately 8am to 4.30pm, with one early finish and the possibility of occasional weekend working and overtime (39 hours per week)
• Start date:
  
  Wednesday 1 July 2026
• Duration: 3 years
• Training course:
  Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician level 3