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Automotive Glazing Apprentice - Sheffield

MARKERSTUDY LIMITED

Apprenticeship Level 3
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About the Role

<p>Do you have an interest in the automotive Industry? Joining as an apprentice could be perfect for you. We are looking for the next generation of technicians to repair &amp; replace vehicle glass, learning new technology such as sensors for automatic braking. We will train you to be a level 3 technician &amp; start your career with a forward-thinking business.</p>

As an apprentice working for Auto Windscreens, you will be learning the day-to-day life of a windscreen technician. You will be working in one of our local fitting centres on customers' vehicles, this will include:

  • Repairing chips in glass
  • The replacement of windscreens and body glass on a variety of vehicles
  • With cars becoming more and more technology-focused, you will also learn tasks like recalibration of sensors for features like automatic wipers, automatic braking and lane detection

The role will involve an element of heavy lifting as there will be glass to move to and from the vehicles. At the end of the course you will need to have passed your UK Driving test if you have not already done so at the start of your apprenticeship, the role will then become field based and would involve outdoor working.

  • After successfully completing the apprenticeship, the right candidate may become a qualified Windscreen Technician

About the Training

  • The majority of your time would be spent working with a mentor in your fixed base location and monthly visits from an assessor
  • When you first join the company, you will visit our head office for your initial induction and training, and you will also receive your company uniform while on your visit
  • There will be set training days away with the technical training team at head office throughout your apprenticeship and at the end of the programme, you will be trained to a Level 3 Glazing Technician

About the Employer

Auto Windscreens is one of the leading and fastest growing automotive glazing companies in the UK. As a multi-award winning apprentice employer, Auto Windscreens lead the industry in the training and certification of our colleagues and offer an excellent opportunity for personal development. Auto Windscreens is part of the Markerstudy Group of companies; Innovation is at the heart of our business whether it be robotic lifting devices, wet weather canopies or the use of new technology in our customer service and operational departments.

Skills Required

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness

Training Provider

E.J.MARKHAM & SON LIMITED

Course/Training

Automotive glazing technician (level 3)

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