Trainee Technician, National Windscreens BARNSTAPLE

National Windscreens; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NVQ training

OTE bonus potential

5 day working pattern

33 days holiday

Pension scheme

EAP access

Employee discounts

Sickness pay

Job summary

National Windscreens Barnstaple is recruiting a Trainee Technician to begin a career in automotive glazing. You will join a supportive training program delivering NVQ levels 2 and 3 with guidance from experienced mentors.

No prior experience is required, but you must be motivated to learn, practical, and enjoy hands-on training with accredited technicians to deliver excellent customer service. A driving licence is essential for travel to customer sites.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; motivated to learn new skills and develop
• You will work with accredited technicians to deliver excellent customer service
• You must be comfortable with physical work and driving to customer locations

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace windscreens and body glass
• Provide excellent service to customers
• Maintain safe working environment for yourself and others

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 BARNSTAPLE.

What you'll be doing...

You will be a part of our Trainee Program which means:

• You will receive high standard quality training delivered by experienced and qualified trainers and technicians.
• We will work with you to achieve a nationally recognised qualification in Automotive Glazing to NVQ level 2 and 3.
• After 10 weeks of training including classroom based learning and real experience with other qualified Technicians, you will be able to work independently.
• You will receive on-going support and assistance ensuring you remain up to date with techniques and processes.
• If selected you will also receive training on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration, hybrid and electric vehicles.
• You will be responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for yourself, your colleagues and your customers.

Once trained your job will be to repair and replace windscreens and body glass, and to provide our customers with excellent service.

Who we are looking for...

Enthusiastic and energetic individuals who are eager to join a dynamic fast growing company, where people are the heart of our business.

No previous experience is needed, but you will be motivated to learn new skills to support your personal development and growth. You will be practical and enjoy an interactive hands‑on learning experience, working alongside accredited technicians to deliver excellent customer service.

Whether you are looking for a change or just starting out, we’re excited to welcome your application to launch your career in the automotive industry.

As our work is both branch based and mobile, a driving licence is essential as you will be travelling to customer locations within your designated area. You must be comfortable with physical work and driving to meet the customer at their location.

What's in it for you...

• Starting salary: £28,166 per year - for your security (inclusive of a regional allowance)
• Fully funded nationally recognised NVQ - for your development.
• Lucrative uncapped OTE bonus potential once qualified - for recognition of your good work.
• The opportunity for personal development and growth with the support of a dedicated training team and mentors - for your growth.
• 5 day working pattern - for your work‑life balance.
• 33 days holiday per year including statutory bank holidays - for your rest and recouperation.
  
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme - for your future.
  
• Company sickness pay - for your peace of mind.
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - for life’s challenges.
• Access to employee discount platform - for your personal time.

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