Ford & Slater - Apprenticeships

Ford & Slater - Apprenticeships

HGV Technician

Our Heavy Vehicle Apprenticeship combines hands on workshop training and studies with block release at the DAF Apprentice College in Bristol.

You will have the opportunity to work on some of the most modern, sophisticated trucks on the road with access to the latest systems and technology enabling you to gain the skills, knowledge and experience needed to enter the automotive industry.

The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship is delivered over 3 years, providing you with practical, on the job training and classroom based instruction.

You will:

  • Work on some of the most modern, sophisticated trucks on the road, equipped with the latest systems and advanced DAF technology
  • Diagnose and rectify complex mechanical and electrical systems
  • Investigate a variety of cutting edge electrical systems
  • Perform routine maintenance and repairs to DAF’s high standards

Commercial Skills

Commercial Skills, Service Advisor and Business Administration Apprenticeships provide on the job training within your workplace, backed up by bespoke eLearning modules and training courses at the DAF Academy at DAF Trucks UK Headquarters in Haddenham.

You will: 

  • Be a key role within the dealership, interacting with all areas of the business including sales, service, parts and customers
  • Deal directly with customers, and provide administrative and customer relations
  • Be key to creating a second-to-none customer experience
  • Develop knowledge of the full range of DAF products and services
  • Provide expert advice and support to both customers and your workshop colleagues
  • Build and maintain strong customer and business relationships
  • Be a brand ambassador for DAF

Parts Advisor

Our Dealer Parts Supply Chain Apprenticeship provides on the job training in the dealership, backed up by bespoke eLearning modules and training courses at DAF Academy in Haddenham and with our learning provider, Skillnet. You will also tour of the Leyland Assembly Plant and Parts Distribution Centre to witness the full range of our award-winning trucks being built.

The Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship is delivered over 2 years, providing you with both on the job training and classroom-based instruction.

You will:

  • Be a key role within the dealership, interacting with all areas of the business including sales, service, and customers and provide expert advice and support to both customers and workshop colleagues.
  • Demonstrate strong relationship building, influencing, and communication skills alongside sound analytical, information technology and numeracy skills.
  • Be a brand ambassador for DAF, maintaining strong customer and business relationships providing seamless customer experience.
  • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the entire DAF supply chain, including the impact and dependency of each function as we strive for efficiencies to deliver the best value for our business and our customers.
  • Gain an understanding of the purpose and function of vehicle parts and specialist tools with an expert knowledge of the full range of our DAF products and TRP (all makes) products required for both our customers and the workshop.

For more information, contact our apprenticeship team at futuresorted@fordandslater.co.uk