Introduction

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.

About the Employer

The Chassis Cab Group is a family run and owned business operating in the East Anglia region. Chassis Cab was formed in 1982 by Mr David Ruffles. Started as body repairer in Bury St Edmunds. Appointed as Parts and Service Dealership in late 1980’s by Leyland-DAF. Appointed Leyland-DAF main dealer in Ipswich in 1993. Moved to new purpose built premises in Great Blakenham in October 1998. Massive improvements to Bury St Edmunds facility between 2003 and 2005. Tachograph testing bay installed at Ipswich Site in 2006. Acquired Universal Garage, a DAF Service Dealer since 1975, in Cambridgeshire in 2006. Acquires DAF Trucks franchise for Cambridge from Marshall Motor Group in 2014. The Group currently employs over 174 members of staff between its four locations.

What You'll Do

An exciting opportunity to work for Chassis-Cab as part of a highly skilled work force that is committed to quality. The course is fully supported with all of 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 DAF Apprenticeship Programme gives you the chance to join the 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
MOT’s
All aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair

Training Outcome

High quality apprenticeship which gives their apprentices the potential opportunity to advance, succeed and fulfil all ambitions for a career in the motor industry and, with such a wide range of skills instilled, an apprentice can potentially move into any other area of the motor industry.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative

Qualifications

Desired - GCSE - English & Maths - 4 or above

Course Information

Course: Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday - Friday, hours to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Training Provider: SKILLNET LIMITED

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