Vehicle Trainee Technician

Halo Accident Repair Centre Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accredited Living Wage Employer

Health and wellbeing apps

Cycle scheme

Gym discounts

Life Insurance

Health Insurance

Pension contributions

Job summary

Halo Accident Repair Centre Ltd in Bristol Portway is opening a BRAND-NEW site and recruiting trainee technicians. The role offers on-the-job training across MET, Panel and Paint disciplines, leading to IMI Multiskilled accreditation after ca.

24 months and additional IMI qualifications in air conditioning, EV systems, ADAS, and welding. You will join a modern, fast-paced team focused on quality, safety and customer service.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; trainees receive hands-on training across MET, Panel and Paint.
• On-the-job training to IMI Multiskilled accreditation after ca. 24 months.
• IMI qualifications in air conditioning, EV systems, ADAS, and welding will be earned during training.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs to high standard in Mechanical/Electrical removal/replacement, vehicle prepping, painting, panel beating, strip/re-fit.
• Diagnose and resolve vehicle issues accurately.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace and use tools per safety guidelines.
• Assist with vehicle collection and delivery when required.

Skills

Team player

Detail oriented

Willing to learn

Meet deadlines

Job description

We are looking for a motivated individual with a passion for cars to join our BRAND-NEW Accident Repair Centre in Bristol Portway. This will be our 40th site!. Our trainee technicians receive training and on-the-job experience. This comprehensive approach ensures that every vehicle is repaired to the highest standards using the best products, equipment, and parts available. To excel in this role, you must be a collaborative team player, able to meet deadlines, and capable of working independently when required. You will work efficiently in a modern fast-paced clean environment. The training will be split across three disciplines, MET, Panel and Paint, giving you a thorough view of the whole repair process.

We offer a hands-on training programme that results in an IMI Multiskilled accreditation after approximately 24 months of on the job training. In addition to this you will also gain IMI qualifications in air conditioning, electric vehicle (EV) systems, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and welding. Training is delivered on the job as well as visits to our IMI accredited Centre of Excellence Training Centre and training partner RWC Training, ensuring that you develop to the highest professional standards.

Take a look at what you'll be doing here!

We are creating the next generation of repair centres, driven by a passion for service, quality, and customer focus, and we want you to be a part of it!

This role will include, but is not limited to:

• Perform repairs to high standard in Mechanical/Electrical removal/replacement, vehicle prepping, painting, panel beating, strip/re-fit
• Diagnose and resolve vehicle issues accurately.
• Maintain a clean and organised workplace to ensure the quality and efficiency of your processes
• Ensuring that all equipment and tools are used in accordance with defined safety requirements and maintained to a high standard
• Continuous training and development through our training centre and external courses as required
• Occasionally assist your team with vehicle collection and delivery tasks.
• A clear, methodical and clean working area which is to be maintained at all times
• Wear correct PPE, whilst following all company Health and Safety guidelines
• Follow company procedures, policies, practices and Production Manager's instructions
• Supply a positive & enthusiastic approach to your working day at all times

Self-motivated, organised, and enthusiastic with a keen eye for detail.

• A cooperative team player, eager to support others.
• Handle tasks with care and attention to detail.
• Able to complete work from start to finish within the time frame given to a high standard
• Work well under pressure and deal with high volumes of work
• Able to meet strict targets and deadlines
• Full UK driving licence

Halo is the industry leading UK-based accident repair group, with 38 established accident repair centres across the UK and we are still growing!

Partnered with IRS (Intelligent Repair Services) based in Germany, who are the largest provider of accident claim services in Europe, this partnership provides Halo with an unrivalled platform and the resource for excellent training, development and employee packages!

Keep It Simple - simple solutions are harder to find than complex ones, but consistency and simplicity matter most

Do the Right Thing - if it feels right in your heart, do it. If it doesn't, then don't.

And most importantly, always be extraordinary.

Halo is extremely well known within the insurance industry for having extraordinarily high performing people and since we are a people thinking business, we know that it's our teams and centres that provide extraordinary results. Therefore, you can expect an excellent package and environment.

• Accredited Living Wage Employer
• Employee assistance programme for you and your family
• Health and wellbeing apps
• Cycle scheme
• Gym discounts
• Retail and restaurant discount and cashback
• Life Insurance
• Health Insurance
• virtualGP
• Enhanced family friendly pay such as maternity and paternity
• Free fruit and pizza
• Refer a friend bonus incentive
• Employee recognition rewards
• Team Event Budget (do something fun together!)
• Discounted LV insurance
• Get appreciated for your time with paid breaks
• 25 days holiday plus public holidays
• We invest in YOU with opportunities for career progression
• Pension contributions
• Work within a modern and clean working environment
• And we are always open to hearing what our people want!

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. We are an inclusive workplace, where staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves.