DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Apprenticeship - Newton Abbot

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.

You will be able to:

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

Training:

This is a Heavy Vehicle Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard, delivered by Skillnet.

When on a DAF Apprenticeship you will be required to attend the City of Bristol College 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.

As a result, you will receive the following qualifications:

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

Training Outcome:

To be discussed. The qualifications and experience gained upon successful completion of this apprenticeship will allow you to apply for further roles within this sector. 

Employer Description:
Adams Morey is a part of the Greenhous Group which holds a position as one of the leading independent commercial enterprises in the UK. Adams Morey itself was launched in 1973 and has successfully built an extensive customer base in the truck and van marketplace along the south coast with its company headquarters in Southampton. With a number of dealerships across Bournemouth, Nursling, Redbridge, Portsmouth, Newport (Isle of Wight), Salisbury, Basingstoke, Southampton Airport, Newton Abbot, Camborne, Saltash and Taunton, Adams Morey serves a very large area with a high population, growing economy and the diverse commercial businesses within it. With close access to the ports there are many logistics and transportation companies that have built long-term relationships with Adams Morey. 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 new Fiat van sales 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.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:00. May include some Saturdays on a rota basis.

Skills:
No skills required,Full training will be provided