Trainee Technician, National Windscreens EDINBURGH

National Windscreens; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join National Windscreens as a Trainee Technician in Edinburgh, where you'll receive high-quality training and work towards a nationally recognised qualification in Automotive Glazing. This role offers excellent career opportunities, a supportive environment, and a competitive salary with additional benefits, including a salary sacrifice pension scheme and 33 days of holiday.

Benefits

Fully funded nationally recognised NVQ qualification

Uncapped OTE bonus potential once qualified

Support for personal development and growth

5-day working pattern for work-life balance

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Company sickness pay

Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Access to employee discount platform

Referral bonus scheme (conditions apply)

Qualifications

• No previous experience needed; enthusiasm and energy are key.
• Driving license essential for traveling to customer locations.
• Comfortable with physical work.

Responsibilities

• Repairing and replacing windscreens and body glass.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Maintaining a safe working environment.

Skills

Motivation to learn

Practical hands-on approach

Education

Nationally recognised qualification in Automotive Glazing (NVQ level 2 and 3)

Job description

Would you like to be part of a friendly team with excellent career opportunities? Would you like to kick start your career, working with the latest technology in automotive repair?

Then you should join the UK’s largest independent automotive glass repair and replacement specialist as a Trainee Technician at National Windscreens EDINBURGH.

What You'll Be Doing...

You will be part of our Trainee Program, which includes:

1. Receiving high standard quality training delivered by experienced and qualified trainers and technicians.
2. Working towards achieving a nationally recognised qualification in Automotive Glazing (NVQ level 2 and 3).
3. After 10 weeks of combined classroom and practical training, working independently.
4. Receiving ongoing support to stay updated with techniques and processes.
5. Potential training on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration, hybrid and electric vehicles.
6. Maintaining a safe working environment for yourself, colleagues, and customers.

Once trained, your job will involve repairing and replacing windscreens and body glass, providing excellent customer service.

Who We Are Looking For...

Enthusiastic and energetic individuals eager to join a dynamic, fast-growing company where people are the heart of the business. No previous experience needed; motivation to learn and a practical, hands-on approach are key. A driving license is essential as work involves traveling to customer locations. You should be comfortable with physical work and driving.

What's In It For You...

• Starting salary: £27,234 - £27,500 per year (including regional allowance).
• Fully funded nationally recognised NVQ qualification.
• Uncapped OTE bonus potential once qualified.
• Support for personal development and growth.
• 5-day working pattern for work-life balance.
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• Company sickness pay.
• Free Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Access to employee discount platform.
• Referral bonus scheme (conditions apply).

If this sounds like a great opportunity, apply today! We look forward to hearing from you.