Responsibilities
What will the apprentice be doing?
Leyland has sole responsibility for the engineering design and development of the DAF LF product. You will gain CAD skills and an insight into design areas including chassis, powertrain, cabs and electrical system. With the option to specialise in electrical design you will gain more in-depth skills & knowledge in areas including electronics, CAN/networking, embedded software/diagnostics, electrical wiring/circuits, systems engineering, requirements definition/capture and management.
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
The apprenticeship will last 5 years and includes you achieving an applicable B/Eng Engineering Degree (Mechanical or Electrical)
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
You will acquire the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake the role of an design engineer upon completion of this scheme
Reality Check
With a keen, demonstrable interest in Engineering & specifically electrical/electronic technology gained via formal education and/or your own learning from outside interests. Eager to learn & able to adapt to a changing environment with the ability to use your initiative & take co-responsibility for your development to help shape your future careerSkills Required
Communication skills, IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Presentation skills, Number skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, InitiativeQualifications Required
GCSE or equivalent Maths, English & Science (Grade 4) EssentialA Level or equivalent Engineering subject (Grade 96 UCAS points) Essential
