Daimler Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

Are you looking for a rewarding, lifelong career that will provide you with job satisfaction in a friendly team environment? SAGA Truck & Van is looking for the right person to join their Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle franchised business as a Commercial Vehicle Apprentice.

Throughout your career with SAGA Truck & Van, we commit to invest in vital training and continual support to maximise your potential and ensure you are best equipped with the right skills and knowledge to fulfil your potential in the commercial motor trade. With SAGA Truck & Van, your hard work and commitment won’t go unnoticed. With career development opportunities, staff incentives, and a great working environment, your time at SAGA Truck & Van will be satisfying, rewarding, enjoyable and beneficial.

What you’ll be learning.

The role of a HGV Technician is to carry out fault diagnosis, service and repairs to HGV’s and buses.

During the course and amongst other duties you will learn how to carry out:

Servicing – carrying out inspections. Maintenance – general and preventative maintenance. Repairing – repairing/replacing parts. Diagnostics – diagnosing faults in the onboard systems.

Training delivery.
In this programme, all aspects of heavy vehicle technology are embedded in this dedicated programme and involves a mix of academic learning and on-the-job training.

Practical learning in the workplace, shadowing your mentor and carrying out the work while being supervised. Online studies, completing workbooks and job cards, attending online sessions and virtual classes with your Development Coach, all done during your working day. Attending block release to the Daimler/Remit Training Academy in Derby every 2 months. All costs of your hotel food and accommodation plus all travel arrangements are covered by SAGA Truck & Van.

Training:

Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release to the Daimler Training Academy in Derby. There is a total of 16 x 1-week blocks over the 32-month programme. The costs of hotel accommodation, food and travel are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.  
 
You will also receive 1-2-1 support from your Development Coach to help you achieve:  

IMI Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Level 3 
 

Training Outcome:

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve an automotive industry recognised qualification. After this Ciceley Commercials will continue to invest in your future, by providing training and development opportunities so you can excel in your role and further your skills and experience as a fully qualified Technician.

Employer Description:
At SAGA Truck & Van, our mission is to keep the country moving by supplying high-quality Mercedes-Benz and FUSO commercial vehicles to businesses across Hertfordshire, Kent, Essex, and East Anglia. Whether you need new trucks, new vans, or reliable used vehicles, we have a comprehensive selection to meet your business needs and budget requirements. Each of our state-of-the-art facilities is staffed by experienced professionals who specialise in commercial vehicle sales, servicing, and aftersales support. We understand that businesses rely on their fleets, so we provide tailored solutions for companies of all sizes, ensuring they stay on the road and operating efficiently.

Our commitment doesn’t stop at vehicle sales. We provide a full suite of aftersales services to keep your commercial vehicles performing at their best. Our expert team offers: overnight servicing & MOTs, truck inspections, genuine parts & accessories, body repair and service contracts. All to minimise your downtime in the most efficient and cost-effective way possible.

As the industry shifts towards sustainable transport solutions, we are fully equipped to support businesses transitioning to electric commercial vehicles.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday (40 hours). Shifts TBC.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Enthusiasm to learn,Mechanically minded,Physical fitness