Daimler Trucks Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship
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Company Name: Euro Commercials - Newport
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: Automotive
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Application Deadline Date: 11/08/2024
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Positions Available: 1
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Location: Newport, NP19 4RD
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Salary: £249.60 per week
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Ref: VAC-15425
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Start Date: 26/08/2024
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Working Week: 39 hours, 9am - 5pm Monday - Thursday and 9am - 4pm on Fridays
Brief Description
This apprenticeship is the level 2 Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair with Euro Commercials in Newport, NP19 4RD with the view to progress onto level 3. As an apprentice, you will learn how to maintain and repair large commercial vehicles to the manufacturers and DSVA standard.
Vacancy Detail
Recruiting now for summer 2024!!!
Remit are proud to be partnered with Euro Commercials to deliver their HGV Technician apprenticeships.
What you’ll be learning.
A Heavy Vehicle Service Technician will inspect, maintain, and repair large vehicles weighing 3.5 tonnes and over such as HGV's and buses.
• Servicing – carrying out inspections.
• Maintenance – general and preventative maintenance.
• Repairing – repairing/replacing parts.
• Diagnostics – diagnosing faults in the onboard systems.
You will gain a full understanding of the importance of 6-week checks, Operators (O) licence’s and legal obligations and as a technician apprentice, you will receive training to the manufacturer and DVSAs standard.
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 Automotive Training Academy in Coventry every 2 months. All costs of your hotel food and accommodation plus all travel arrangements are covered by Euro Commercials
What you’ll achieve.
On successfully completing the Daimler Apprentice Programme, you will gain national qualifications recognised throughout the automotive industry:
• Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair Level 2
• Functional Skills level 1 in English & maths which is the equivalent of a GCSE 3/D (if required)
Qualifications Required
• No previous automotive qualifications are needed.
• You must have good knowledge in English and Maths and we will support you to help develop your knowledge further.
• Predicated/MOCK grades are acceptable at application stage.
Personal Qualities
• Punctuality and good timekeeping.
• Workplace maturity and professionalism.
• Proactive attitude.
• Attention to detail and high standards of work.
Skills Required
You will need to be comfortable with a wide range of vehicles such as HGVs, trucks and buses. Being a Heavy Vehicle technician requires a reasonable level of physical strength and stamina.
• A logical approach to problem-solving.
• An enthusiasm to learn new practical and theoretical skills.
Future Prospects
Euro Commercials provide all their apprentices with the skills needed to become fully qualified and competent individuals with a secure vocation. A Daimler trained apprentice will become a top class asset to their business for years to come. Euro Commercials will do everything they can to help you achieve your goals.