Job Description

An exciting opportunity to work for DAF as part of a highly skilled work force that is committed to quality. Working alongside qualified technicians who will be dealing with all aspects of the maintenance and repair of heavy vehicles. The role includes following health and safety procedures, servicing and MOTs.

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work Level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Standard Apprentices without Functional Skills Level 2 (GCSE grade 4/C) English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to completion of their apprenticeship 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 Where you'll work 1 Drum Lane Drum Road Chester Le Street DH3 2AF

Required Skills & Qualification

Desirable qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: Maths & English (grade 4) 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 Problem solving skills

Employer

FORD & SLATER LIMITED

Chester Le Street, DH3 2AF

Provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

About Employer

The company was founded in 1928 and has a distinguished history as a franchised commercial vehicle dealer. Ford & Slater was acquired by Peter Strevens in 1991 and the Directors of Ford & Slater comprise Strevens family members and other senior managers. Certain key milestones in recent years include the following: Ford & Slater Norwich relocated to a new £2 million dealership in 2004. Ford & Slater Corby was opened in 2006. Ford & Slater Donnington relocated to its new Spalding dealership in 2007. Ford & Slater opened its new Coventry dealership in 2011. We relocated our Newark dealership to the Curry's Newark Vehicle Maintenance Unit in November 2011. Six ATFs across the group as at Oct 2012. Winner of the Motor Transport Apprenticeship of the Year Award in 2018. Winner of the PACCAR Financial International Dealer of the Year in 2018. Winner of Retail Sales of the Year in 2018. As a privately-owned company we take a long-term view. The Company owns the majority of its dealerships, profits have been re-invested since 1991 and security of employment is very important. Our Mission Statement is to exceed our customer's expectations by offering high quality transport services in an ethical manner at competitive prices. We will achieve this by utilising the synergies within our dealership group, offering innovative solutions and a €œone-stop shop€ provided by highly motivated and skilled long-term employees, reinvesting profits to provide modern, safe premises. DAF Trucks is our only truck manufacturer relationship, consequently our interests are wholly aligned with DAF Trucks unlike other dealers with competing manufacturer relationships. DAF Trucks is a subsidiary of PACCAR Inc, the worldwide quality leader in the design and manufacture of premium light, medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles.