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 Peterborough 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
• 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
• To be able to communicate effectively in both oral and written mediums with customers on topics that support HV inspection and diagnosing techniques

• GCSE in English (grade
  4) and Maths (grade
  4) or equivalent
• Enthusiastic, keen to learn and develop skills within the workshop
• Communication skills, IT skills, attention to detail, organisation skills, problem solving, logical thinking, team working, initiative, patience
• Physical fitness, willingness to work under instruction and as part of a team
• Strong focus on health and safety

Ford & Slater is one of the UK s largest DAF Truck dealer groups with 16 locations across the UK employing over 800 staff while remaining a family run business. Styles and commitments reflect a long-standing history in the heavy vehicle industry. The apprenticeship is for Heavy Vehicle service and maintenance technician (Level
3).

£16,224 a year. Wage increases annually across the programme. Pay will rise at the start of the 2nd and 3rd year, subject to successful progression.

Hours:

Monday - Friday, approx. 8am - 4:30pm (39 hours) with potential occasional weekend work and overtime.

Start date:

Wednesday 1 July 2026. Duration: 3 years.