About DAF Trucks
DAF Trucks N.V. is a technology company and the premier commercial vehicle manufacturer in Europe. DAF is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PACCAR Inc, the worldwide quality leader in the design and manufacture of premium light, medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services, information technology and distributes truck parts related to its principal business. Within the UK the DAF product is represented by their subsidiary DAF Trucks Limited who is responsible for the Marketing and Sales activities and support of the franchised dealer network.
We have a Central Engineering Team which has two functional areas, Sales Engineering and Technical Engineering. Sales Engineering activities support customers by interpretation of their operational requirements through the provision of pre-sales engineering assistance and advice. Technical Engineering supports all aspects of the vehicle after delivery, from diagnosing and rectification of complex vehicle / system interactions, maintenance activities, legal compliance and roadworthiness. Both functions have the goal of ensuring the delivery of maximum vehicle uptime and availability.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for students who wish develop their aspirations within the heavy vehicle sector, gaining invaluable hands on experience within a dynamic environment, whilst applying their theoretical knowledge to a practical application; in addition to enhancing their academic development.
The ideal candidate will:
- Be studying or have completed a Bachelor of Engineering, with a focus on Mechanical Design
- Have strong written and verbal skills and excellent organisational/administrative skills
- Be competent with Microsoft Office Suite and the Windows operating systems
- Be self-motivated and have the ability to work both independently and within a team
- Have the ability to communicate confidently and professionally at all levels
- Good team working skills with a flexible approach
- Previous office-based work experience preferred, but not essential
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