Description
This is a great opportunity to join the Vehicle Solutions team at Motability Operations. We are recruiting new apprentices to join our growing team at our state of the art repair centre in Coalville.
During the programme, you will work towards a Level 3 Vehicle Damage Paint Technician or Panel Technician qualification, depending on your chosen pathway. Alongside classroom based off site block release training, you will quickly gain practical skills and real work experience. You will learn while you earn, supported by experienced senior technicians who will mentor you throughout your apprenticeship.
If you have the passion and commitment to join Motability Operations, are eager to learn, and want to build a long term career, this apprenticeship could be right for you.
What you will learn
You will learn how to:
Assess damaged vehicles accurately
Identify additional faults not found during the first inspection
Prepare surfaces by stripping, sanding and masking areas
Etch and prime areas that need treatment
Colour match and mix paint
Apply paint using spray booth technology
Use buffing and polishing techniques
Correct paint defects
Work across mechanical, electrical and trim areas
You will also:
Attend all mandatory training as part of your apprenticeship
Complete all practical and theory work in line with apprenticeship standards
Escalate issues to your supervisor or mentor when needed
Make sure all work is completed safely and meets our standards
Get approval from the appropriate supervisor before carrying out work outside your normal duties
Live our values in everything you do
Who you will be working with
You will work closely with an experienced colleague who will guide and mentor you day to day. Your daily tasks will be managed by our Refurbishment Manager. An Apprentice Coordinator will support you with your college work and progress.
Qualifications
We are looking for new apprentices to join our friendly team in Coalville.
You do not need experience in vehicle repair.
What matters most is that you are motivated, keen to learn and ready to gain hands on experience.
You should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
Minimum criteria
You will need all of the following:
Commit to your apprenticeship for three years
Functional Skills Level 2 or above in Maths and English
Be able to complete classroom based, online and on the job training
Be willing to travel for training when required (We will cover the cost)
Be based fully onsite
The right to work in the UK
Recruitment process
1) Application and CV (From 23 rd February)
As part of your application, you will answer four questions specific to the apprenticeship role.
If you apply through the Disability Confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria, we will progress your application to the video assessment stage.
2) Assessment centre (Week commencing 13 th April)
If shortlisted, you will be invited to an assessment centre at our Coalville site.
This is your opportunity to get to know us better and learn more about the role.
The assessment centre will include:
An interview
A presentation
An individual task
A team task
Offer
If you are successful, we will offer you a place on our apprenticeship programme.
Benefits
About us
We're the company behind the Motability Scheme. We exist to deliver smart, sustainable solutions that improve our customers' mobility in a fast-changing world. We're the UK's largest car leasing company and we help over 860,000 people get on the road.
We employ over 1800 people, across London, Bristol, Edinburgh, and Coalville. We know our people are key to our success, so we aim to create an environment that allows our employees to flourish. We look for highly motivated people with a combination of commercial sense and real enthusiasm to meet our customers' needs.
What we do
We lease a wide range of tailored mobility solutions to people who receive of one of the Government's qualifying mobility allowances. Our customers choose a car, Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV), scooter or powered wheelchair that best suits their needs. We take care of their insurance, breakdown, servicing and more, as part of our worry-free package.
At the end of the lease, our customers can exchange their vehicle for a brand-new model. Each year we sell and move around 200,000 cars. This makes us the largest supplier of single-source vehicles back into the used car market.
The Scheme has been providing affordable, worry-free motoring for over 45 years. We pride ourselves on delivering outstanding customer service, with an independent customer satisfaction rating of 9.4 out of 10.
How we work
This role is fully site based in Coalville. Because you will be working in a hands on operational environment, you will work on site each week. There is no hybrid working for this role. You will have dedicated time within your working week to complete your apprenticeship learning and modules. Your manager and training provider will support you throughout.
Visit our website to find out more.
Our beliefs and values
We believe in building a diverse workforce, where our people are empowered to attend work as their true selves. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.
We want to sustain a nurturing culture. And our people to be rewarded equally, regardless of race, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender.
Our values are at the heart of everything we do:
We believe no one should be left behind, We find solutions
We believe we must take the lead, We drive change
We believe everything starts with the customer, We care
For any questions about this opportunity, please email
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