Daimler Truck Heavy Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship

Brief Description
This apprenticeship is the level 3 Heavy Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician standard programme with SAGA Truck & Van in Sittingbourne ME10 3RN . As an HGV technician apprentice, you will learn how to maintain and repair Daimler trucks to the manufacturers and DSVA standard.

Vacancy Detail
Are you looking for a rewarding, lifelong career that will provide you with job satisfaction in a friendly team environment? SAGA Truck & Van is looking for the right person to join their Mercedes-Benz Commercial Vehicle franchised business as a Commercial Vehicle Apprentice.

Throughout your career with SAGA Truck & Van, we commit to invest in vital training and continual support to maximise your potential and ensure you are best equipped with the right skills and knowledge to fulfil your potential in the commercial motor trade. With SAGA Truck & Van, your hard work and commitment won’t go unnoticed. With career development opportunities, staff incentives, and a great working environment, your time at SAGA Truck & Van will be satisfying, rewarding, enjoyable and beneficial.

What you’ll be learning.
The role of a HGV Technician is to carry out fault diagnosis, service and repairs to HGV’s and buses. During the course and amongst other duties you will learn how to carry out:
• Servicing – carrying out inspections.
• Maintenance – general and preventative maintenance.
• Repairing – repairing/replacing parts.
• Diagnostics – diagnosing faults in the onboard systems.

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 Daimler/Remit Training Academy in Derby every 2 months. All costs of your hotel food and accommodation plus all travel arrangements are covered by SAGA Truck & Van.

Qualifications Required
No previous automotive qualifications are required.
GCSE 9 - 4 (A* - C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English.
Predicted GCSE grades are acceptable.
Driving Licence

Personal Qualities
• An interest in the motor industry and HGV mechanics.
• Interested in a hands-on role.
• Proactive attitude and enthusiasm for learning new skills.
• Punctual with good timekeeping.
• Motivation to succeed and work to a high standard.

Skills Required
• A logical approach to problem solving.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work methodically and follow instructions.
• Ability to work well both independently and in a team.

Future Prospects
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve an automotive industry recognised qualification. After this SAGA will continue to invest in your future, by providing training and development opportunities so you can excel in your role and further your skills and experience as a fully qualified Technician.

Other Information
Closing Dates: Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive enough applications.