Automotive Apprentice

UTAC group; Millbrook; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Cover

Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme

Recognition awards linked to UTAC values

Contributory pension schemes

Attractive family-friendly policies

Access to a variety of employee assistance support services

Job summary

UTAC group is seeking an Apprentice Technician to work at the Millbrook site in Bedfordshire. This position involves learning about automotive technology and testing all types of vehicles, with training provided alongside skilled technicians and engineers.

The successful candidate will engage in vehicle repairs and diagnostics, while gaining relevant qualifications. The role offers potential for promotion to Technician after training and development, making it an excellent opportunity for those interested in the automotive industry.

Qualifications

• No experience required but an interest in vehicles and engineering is essential.
• Good general level of education.
• Competent IT skills (mainly MS Word and Excel).

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

Skills

Interest in vehicles and engineering

Good general level of education

Competent IT skills (MS Word and Excel)

Education

Maths, English and Science minimum C grade GCSE

Job description

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.

The Group provides services and test solutions to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland and Morocco; it has subsidiaries in China, Japan, South Korea, Italy & Romania. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.

As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Expertise, Innovationand Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

Job Description

Reporting to – Workshop Supervisor

Based at our Millbrook site in Bedfordshire, this role involves working a 40-hour weekas 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 / 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 Disclosurecheck

Additional Information

For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

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.

Benefits

• 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.
• Contributorypension schemes
• Attractivefamily friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
• Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com

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.