We’re proud of our people and how they put their customers first. In turn, they’re proud to work for DAF and be part of a team where they’re supported every day and encouraged to learn to realise their career potential.
So if you’re leaving school and want to get straight into a career that offers more than enough potential for your big ambitions, you’ll find it here.
Each of our apprenticeships is designed to take you in a different direction, specialising in the area that interests you the most. Where they are all the same is how much we’ll invest in your training and development, coaching and mentoring you to complete the apprenticeship confidently.
If you’re interested in the commercial vehicle industry, are ambitious, hard-working and want to learn, your DAF career starts here.
Summary
The DAF Academy offers a bespoke apprenticeship programme that focuses on education in electrification. DAF Apprentices will obtain the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to not only become an expert DAF Technician but also ensure they have a successful career with DAF whilst maximising personal growth.
Annual wage
£15,764.40 a year.
The pay may be negotiated and may rise after a probation period has been successfully completed.
Training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician – Heavy vehicle (level 3)
Work
Working alongside qualified technicians who will be dealing with all aspects of the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles. Level 3 Apprenticeship. Inspecting and repairing a range of heavy vehicles (HVs) and trailers for dealerships, independent garages and franchise and large fleet operators.
What you’ll do at work
Not only will Apprentices be working and be trained at a DAF garage they will attend College 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. An Apprentice’s training includes:
- Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Standard
- Functional skills if needed in maths & English
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
SKILLNET LIMITED
Your training course
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE or equivalent in:
- English & Maths (grade 4 or above)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Other requirements
Interview and start dates are dependent on the needs of the apprentice and business.
After this apprenticeship
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.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £7.55 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
