Apprentice HGV Technician - Cambridge Fenstanton, England
Job description
Chassis Cab is a family run business that holds the award winning DAF Truck franchise for East Anglia.
We are now seeking applicants to join our 2023 Apprentice programme. This is an exciting opportunity to work for Chassis Cab at our Fenstanton site.
Do you have what it takes to be one of our next Apprentice HGV Technician’s?
As an apprentice you will:
- Be enrolled on the award winning DAF apprentice programme
- Gain a Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair
- Be employed full time by the award winning DAF Dealer for East Anglia
- Earn a competitive wage whilst gaining practical skills alongside the knowledge and experience needed to enter the automotive industry.
- Receive a retention bonus after five years and ten years continuous service
- Residential training at the DAF Apprentice College
You will be assisting in the repair of vehicles, service inspections and MOT preparations on primarily DAF trucks but on occasions other truck brands. On the job training will provide you with the necessary skills to complete fault finding, repairs of engines, gearboxes, brakes, suspension systems etc. Completing paperwork such as job cards and service sheets, using our in-house DAF check electronic platform. The DAF apprentice 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.
More information available at www.daf-apprenticeships.co.uk/or
www.chassis-cab.com/about-us/daf-apprentice-programme/
Hours of work: Monday to Friday 08:00 – 17:00 (40 hours per week) with one hour for lunch.
Qualifications and experience required:
No skills are required as full training will be provided. A keen interests in the heavy vehicle industry would be an asset. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and not in full time education and have GCSE grades 4-9, (A-C or equivalent) in English and Maths.
Salary and Benefits:
- Working for a family run business backed up by DAF Trucks gives you stability, great pay rates, excellent training and future progression.
- Competitive Salary depending on age and experience, with opportunity to earn overtime and Saturdays on a rota basis when eligible.
- Apprentice retention scheme
- Fully funded training
- Life assurance x 2 salary scheme
- 22 days holidays plus bank holidays - Holiday allowance rising with length of service
- Auto enrolment pension with contributory payments up to 5% (when eligible)
- Cycle to work programme
- On-site Mental Health First Aiders
- Company events
- Free on-site parking
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £5.00-£5.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
Masks, cleaning routine, well ventilated areas, screens etc.
Work Location: One location
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