Apprentice Accident Repair Technician Milton Keynes, England
Job description
Arriva currently have an opening for an accident repair technician apprentice, this multi-skilled role is demanding as the successful applicant will work in a highly technical workshop-type environment, working on the full range of Arriva’s fleet to develop a level of skill in all craft aspects of vehicle accident repair, including mechanical, electrical & trim, panel repair & replacement and preparation and paint while learning their trade to a recognised qualification. You will be the next generation of coachbuilder technicians that will have the ability to adapt and change to the required repair methods.
This is a great opportunity for the successful applicant to jump start their career and who has an interest in developing their knowledge and skills in all craft aspects.
Duties may include: Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET)
- Remove damaged & associated components from a vehicle and refit
- Re-assemble replacement or existing components to a vehicle
- Remove and re-assemble permanent & non-permanent fixed vehicle body panels Remove and refit all types of vehicle body panels
- Remove and refit trim components Identify and describe principal vehicle electrical components and systems
- Diagnose and rectify basic vehicle electrical fault
Panel repair and replacement:
- Repair all types of vehicle body panels
- Repair or refurbish trim components
- Repair vehicles using thermal welding operations and processes
- Repair vehicles using non thermal joining, bonding and adhesive processes
- Remove, repair and replace structural body panels
- Identify and rectify vehicle body structural misalignment
Preparation and paint:
- Apply body filler & foundation material
- Prepare all types of vehicle body material
- Prepare & refinish metal, plastic and pre-painted surface
- Repair minor defects in all types of body panels and material
- Apply paint, primer and basecoat
- Apply topcoats and clear coats and complete final refinishing operations
- Identify and rectify paint or preparation defects.
The apprenticeship training is delivered in the workplace and via nine weekly college training blocks per year at S&B's specialist Automotive Academy in Bristol. The apprentice will be assigned a workplace mentor and a college development coach who will offer support, advice, and guidance by monitoring progress via a purposely bespoke and developed electronic logbook that all parties can access any time. Apprentices take a Gateway Assessment at the end of every year to progress until the completion of the End Point Assessment.
The apprentice will be required to travel to S&B's Academy and stay in hotel accommodation. All costs for travel and accommodation including breakfast and a two-course evening meal are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you. As a result you will receive the following: Level 3 Accident Repair Technician standard Level 2 Functional skills in maths and English (If not already exempt).
We are committed to providing you with all the support and training you need to gain your Level 3 Apprenticeship Qualification and to develop your career further with us as an accident repair technician. As a company Arriva will support all employees and encourage them to progress into new career opportunities within the business.
Desired skills and personal qualities:
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical Team working
- Creative
- Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C) desirable GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) desirable
Closing, interview and possible start date for this vacancy are subject to change. Interviews could commence at any time. You should apply immediately to avoid disappointment.
We take our responsibility as a leading passenger transport company seriously and we care passionately about the environment, about reducing emissions and improving air quality. Passenger transport is the kinder choice already, but we are also working hard to reduce our own impacts and to make our services greener. Our team of around 39,000 people are united around our purpose – whether they work in a depot, drive a vehicle or work in one of our offices across 12 countries in the UK and Mainland Europe. Together we are focused on delivering our vital services in a better way every day: great services today - even better services tomorrow.
Job Types: Apprenticeship, Full-time
Salary: £7.50 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Milton Keynes: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 10/09/2023
Expected start date: 02/10/2023
