DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technician Apprenticeship

Working alongside qualified technicians who will be dealing with all aspects of the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles. Inspecting and repairing a range of heavy vehicles (HVs) and trailers for dealerships, independent garages and franchise and large fleet operators. Level 3 Apprenticeship. The course is fully supported with all the training you require to become fully qualified. With the rapid increase in the complexity of today's trucks – and the technology needed to keep them up and running – first‑class training for those involved in the vital servicing and maintenance of these vehicles has become more important than ever.

The HTC Apprentice Programme gives you the chance to join a select group of specialist technicians working on some of the most modern, sophisticated trucks on the road. The day‑to‑day tasks include:

• Observing and assisting senior technicians
• Following health and safety procedures
• Servicing
• MOTs
• All aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair, carrying 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 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 internally and with customers on a range of topics that will support HV inspection and diagnosing techniques.

Not only will Apprentices be working and be trained at a HTC garage, but they will also attend our DAF Nottingham Training Centre four times a year for two‑week periods to work towards their Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair. An advisor will visit at least every six weeks as part of a close support network to ensure that Apprentices are both enjoying and succeeding in their course.

• Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Standard
• Functional skills if needed in maths & English
• GCSE in:
  English & Maths (grade 4/C) Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Customer care skills
• Problem‑solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative

From 7.5 to 44 tonnes, DAF is the market leader across all sectors in the UK – setting the industry standard for performance and productivity. DAF's commitment to operators is backed by our network – 139 dealers covering the country, providing a consistently high standard of advice, service and expertise to keep your DAF trucks up and earning.