Automotive Apprentice

UTAC group; Bedford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover

Access to discounts via the Perkz reward scheme

Recognition awards for adherence to UTAC values

Contributory pension schemes

Family-friendly policies

Employee assistance support services

Job summary

UTAC group is seeking an Apprentice Technician at our Millbrook site in Bedfordshire. This role involves a 40-hour week, learning about automotive technology and vehicle testing in a dynamic R&D environment.

The position offers training alongside skilled technicians, and opportunities for promotion to Technician and other engineering roles following further development.

Successful candidates will enjoy benefits including a contributory pension scheme and various recognition awards.

Qualifications

• No experience required but a strong interest in vehicles and engineering is essential.
• Able to follow written instructions and have good teamwork.
• A full driving license and willingness to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check are needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform light vehicle repairs and general servicing.
• Conduct durability test preparation and vehicle measurements.
• Ensure all health, safety, and quality procedures are adhered to.

Skills

Good general level of education

Competent IT skills (mainly MS Word and Excel)

Education

Maths, English and Science minimum C grade GCSE

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor, based at our Millbrook site in Bedfordshire, this role involves working a 40-hour week as an Apprentice Technician, expected to learn about automotive technology and the testing of all types of vehicles in a research and development environment.

Training will take place alongside various skilled technicians and engineers, plus attendance at college to gain relevant qualifications up to HND.

Potential for promotion to the role of Technician following appropriate training and development and may also progress onto other engineering roles.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Light vehicle repairs and general servicing
• LGV, Bus/Coach repairs and general servicing
• Vehicle fault finding
• Diagnostic checks using various diagnostic equipment
• Conduct durability test preparation and vehicle measurements
• Complete work tickets with detailed written report on work actioned
• Ensure all health, safety and quality procedures are adhered to
• Act in accordance with the behaviours for Millbrook staff at all times

Experience

• No experience required but a interest in vehicles and engineering is essential

Skills

• Good general level of education
• Competent IT skills (mainly MS Word and Excel)

Qualifications

• Maths, English and Science minimum C grade GCSE

Personal Behaviours

• Excellent attention to detail
• Willingness to work and a keen desire to achieve academically
• Thirst for knowledge
• Able to follow written instructions
• Team player and a mature approach to work

Other

• Due to the location of Millbrook, the post holder will need to provide their own transport as no public transport is available.
• Full driving licence
• Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check

Benefits

Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

In the UK this includes:

• Life Cover
• Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
• Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
• Contributory pension schemes
• Attractive family-friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
• Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

Equal Opportunity

UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

Application Information

Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.