Apprentice HGv technician Review
at DAF Trucks Ltd
Level 3 Apprenticeship
Automotive Engineering
Wolverhampton
Review Submitted: April 2026
Overall Rating
3.9 /5
The Overall Rating is the average of all the ratings given in each category. We take those individual ratings and combine them into one final score!
3.5/5
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Overview of Role
5/5
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Skills Development
3.8/5
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Structure and Support
Overview of Role
Please give an overview of your role and what this involves on a day-to-day basis:
4/5
I all right I enjoy everything in my mechanics apprenticeship and don’t mind collage
To what extent do you enjoy your programme?
3/5
I like the garage work but collage work isn’t my place
Skills Development
Have you learnt any new skills or developed existing skills?
5/5
Yes learnt loads of skills and learnt lota of new things and ways to do jobs
Structure and Support
How well organised/structured is your programme?
3/5
It’s good but skill net dknt sent me train tickets to get to collage and don’t send me emails for my functional skills
How much support do you receive from your employer?
5/5
I get a good amount of surport from my Forman and from my line manager
How much support do you receive from your training provider when working towards your qualifications?
3/5
It’s good but poor communication from skillsnet
How well do you feel that your qualification (through your training provider) helps you to perform better in your role?
4/5
Yes I feel like working towards a level 3 makes you a better tech from the knowledge you pick up from time in the trade
Are there extra-curricular activities to get involved in at your work? (For example, any social activities, sports teams, or even professional networking events.)
4/5
Yes they offer staff actives some times
Recommendations & Advice
Would you recommend DAF Trucks Ltd to a friend?
Yes
Why?
It’s a good place to work and I enjoy the environment and experience it is
What tips or advice would you give to others applying to DAF Trucks Ltd?
Yes it’s a class place to work
