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DAF Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technician Apprenticeship - Ipswich

Chassis-Cab Limited · Ipswich · posted 24 July 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
3 Years
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Heavy vehicle service and maintenance technician (level 3)
Starts
1 September 2026
Closing date
31 August 2026
Positions
1

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An exciting opportunity to work for Chassis-Cab as part of a highly skilled work force that is committed to quality. The course is fully supported with all of the training you require to become fully qualified. With the rapid increase in the complexity of today’s trucks - and the technology needed to keep them up and running - first class training for those involved in the vital servicing and maintenance of these vehicles has become more important than ever. The DAF Apprenticeship 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.

The day-to-day tasks include:

  • Observing and assisting senior technicians
  • Following health and safety procedures
  • Servicing
  • MOT’s
  • All aspects of vehicle maintenance and repair

Your training

Not only will apprentices be working and be trained at a Chassis-Cab garage, but they will also attend our DAF Nottingham Training Centre 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

Where it leads

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.

About Chassis-Cab Limited

The Chassis Cab Group is a family run and owned business operating in the East Anglia region. Chassis Cab was formed in 1982 by Mr David Ruffles. Started as body repairer in Bury St Edmunds. Appointed as Parts and Service Dealership in late 1980’s by Leyland-DAF. Appointed Leyland-DAF main dealer in Ipswich in 1993. Moved to new purpose built premises in Great Blakenham in October 1998. Massive improvements to Bury St Edmunds facility between 2003 and 2005. Tachograph testing bay installed at Ipswich Site in 2006. Acquired Universal Garage, a DAF Service Dealer since 1975, in Cambridgeshire in 2006. Acquires DAF Trucks franchise for Cambridge from Marshall Motor Group in 2014. The Group currently employs over 174 members of staff between its four locations.

Things to consider

Interview and start dates are dependent on the needs of the apprentice and business.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailCustomer care skillsProblem solving skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingInitiative

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English & Maths (grade 4 or above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Daf House Addison Way, Great Blakenham, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP6 0RL

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