As an apprentice you will learn all the skills to become a top Autocare Technician with a fantastic range of future career options ahead of you. You will use a range of tools, measuring and diagnostic equipment to identify & repair simple system faults.
Due to the UK skills shortage within the automotive sector, you will be the next generation of technicians with the ability to adapt and change. This is great role for someone who is willing to jump start their career!
Duties include:
Find and diagnose faults using hand tools or a computer
Advise customers on what repairs are needed
Estimate time and costs for jobs
Road test vehicles to check repairs
Tyre fitting
Repairs to exhausts, batteries, brakes, and servicing
Training:The apprenticeship training is delivered via weekly block releases at S&B throughout a year, learning will also take place in the workplace and a S&B Development Coach and Workplace Mentor are allocated to support and monitor your progress to help you reach your goals and manage your workload. Your employer will pay you when you are attending weekly training blocks at S&B.Training Outcome:We are committed to providing you with all the support and training you need to gain your apprenticeship qualification and to develop your career further with us. As a company we love to help our employees by encouraging them, this could open up even more career opportunities.Employer Description:We are a fully equipped fully qualified workshop with dedicated facility to See the job through, whether it be your everyday service, tyres and MOT work or more bespoke and specialist work on your loved classic or modified weekend car.
You'll be surprised what our qualified team can do under one roof. we can help you with any aspect of repair on your vehicle.
We specialise in classic, custom and rare cars and we excel At panel Fabrication and welding. And offer Services for corrosion repair That are in-line with industry standards and often above!
We also offer a recovery service for most vehicles, whether it be near or far our dedicated team will get your pride and joy here safely ready to undertake whatever work you have plannedWorking Hours :Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00.
30 minute lunch break.Skills: Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative....Read more...
Working alongside our highly trained technicians carrying out MOT’s, car servicing and repairs for over 1 million customers a year. These practical, highly skilled roles ensure we deliver dealership quality work on any make or model of car. As a Halfords Apprentice you will master a range of technologies across all kinds of cars – building valuable, career enhancing knowledge.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Routine servicing and inspection procedures
Learning how to diagnose faults using suitable fault finding strategies
Repairs
Training:
Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician apprenticeship qualification
Before the Standard is met, all apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation
Day release model at this college– 1 day in college & 4 days working in the garage
A mentor in your garage to support you through the apprenticeship
Continued development and training after your apprenticeship with Hybrid / EV training, MOT training, Aircon training.
Training Outcome:
Permanent role upon successful completion of apprenticeship
Employer Description:We’re the UK’s leading retailer of automotive and cycling products, and one of the UK’s leading operators in car servicing and repairs. We’re all about the journey, whether that’s helping our customers to get the most out of theirs, or putting people like you in the driving seat when it comes to work and career.
And because people like you are at the heart of our success, we’ve created a culture of engagement where the customer is at the heart of everything we do, where people work together to be better every day, where energy and enthusiasm drives career development, and where you’ll be inspired to embrace challenge as opportunity.
If you share our ambitions for growth and want to take control of the pace of your own development, you’ll find that Halfords is a place where you can go further, faster.
We’re already recognised as a great place to work and we’re doing everything we can to be even better for people who share our confidence, inclusive approach, integrity and ambition.
What do you need to know?
We’re the UK’s leading retailer of automotive and cycling products.
More than 10,000 people work in our shops, Autocentres and Mobile Expert hubs, at over 750 locations.
90% of the UK is never more than 20 minutes away from a Halfords shop or Autocentre.
We sell over 1 million bicycles every year.Working Hours :A 40-hour week if you are under 18 and if you are over 18 you will work 44 hours per week. Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
Working alongside our highly trained technicians carrying out MOT’s, car servicing and repairs for over 1 million customers a year. These practical, highly skilled roles ensure we deliver dealership quality work on any make or model of car. As a Halfords Apprentice you will master a range of technologies across all kinds of cars – building valuable, career enhancing knowledge.
Duties will include, but are not limited to:
Routine servicing and inspection procedures
Learning how to diagnose faults using suitable fault finding strategies
Repairs
Training:
Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician apprenticeship qualification
Before the Standard is met, all apprentices must hold a certificate that meets the EU’s 2014 F-gas regulation
Day release model at this college– 1 day in college & 4 days working in the garage
A mentor in your garage to support you through the apprenticeship
Continued development and training after your apprenticeship with Hybrid / EV training, MOT training, Aircon training.
Training Outcome:
Permanent role upon successful completion of apprenticeship
Employer Description:We’re the UK’s leading retailer of automotive and cycling products, and one of the UK’s leading operators in car servicing and repairs. We’re all about the journey, whether that’s helping our customers to get the most out of theirs, or putting people like you in the driving seat when it comes to work and career.
And because people like you are at the heart of our success, we’ve created a culture of engagement where the customer is at the heart of everything we do, where people work together to be better every day, where energy and enthusiasm drives career development, and where you’ll be inspired to embrace challenge as opportunity.
If you share our ambitions for growth and want to take control of the pace of your own development, you’ll find that Halfords is a place where you can go further, faster.
We’re already recognised as a great place to work and we’re doing everything we can to be even better for people who share our confidence, inclusive approach, integrity and ambition.
What do you need to know?
We’re the UK’s leading retailer of automotive and cycling products.
More than 10,000 people work in our shops, Autocentres and Mobile Expert hubs, at over 750 locations.
90% of the UK is never more than 20 minutes away from a Halfords shop or Autocentre.
We sell over 1 million bicycles every year.Working Hours :A 40-hour week if you are under 18 and if you are over 18 you will work 44 hours per week. Shifts to be confirmed.Skills: Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working....Read more...
JOB DESCRIPTION
GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
This role educates WTI personnel on proper product use and application, provides installation training on and off the roof, and oversees large self-performed projects from start to finish with intermittent inspections and post-completion inspections of smaller projects. The QCS will perform regular job site visits during the project and after project completion. The goal is to provide consistency across the country with proper roof repairs and application of our products.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ensure proper execution and delivery of all WTI GS and GC self-performed roofing work. Provide a variety of technical and application training sessions in the field and in a shop setting. Provide hands-on application training and supervision of roof coatings and installation. Attend pre-con's on large projects. Be present at job start-ups to discuss the proper execution of the scope of work. Visit the projects at specific intervals to assess the completed work and provide any direction or corrective advice. Perform a pre-final inspection to ensure that the projects have a zero punch list. Perform final inspections when needed. Pre-project field inspections and technical support including but not limited to: Peel tests Product recommendations Proper product installations Post-project completion inspection to ensure quality workmanship and proper utilization and application of materials. Product diagnostic support to ensure that WTI is kept out of trouble in misuse of products for the situation. Perform roof inspections with written reports and photo documentation. Perform safety audits while on site to ensure all safety requirements are being met and consult with the safety team when necessary. Communicate professionally with our Technicians, Foremen, Supervisors, Field Operations Managers, Regional Business Managers, Corporate Staff, and the Sales Team. Complete daily reports, including DTAs, safety audits, truck audits, and QC inspection reports, as necessary and applicable. Complete weekly/monthly activity reports as requested. Support the region as needed when the weather conditions do not allow for your normal job responsibilities. Additional tasks as assigned by the manager.
ABILITIES AND SKILLS:
Working knowledge of commercial roofing systems, including built-up, modified, single-ply, and metal. Working knowledge of roof coating systems. Strong roofing or building science mechanical aptitude. Practical computer application literacy (including Microsoft Office Suite and learning the necessary internal business systems). In-depth technical understanding and extensive hands-on knowledge of applications of products. Intimate knowledge of our product line. Must be able to travel within assigned territory up to 75% of the time with overnight trips included.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
5+ years of roofing, roofing repair, troubleshooting, or field service experience. Prior experience in a field service leadership role. History of working in a field that required autonomy and self-motivation. Prior experience and demonstrates a strong work ethic and ability to multi-task. Must have a valid Driver's License and acceptable Motor Vehicle Record.
The salary range for applicants in this position generally ranges between $72,000 and $90,000. This range is an estimate, based on potential employee qualifications, operations, needs, and other considerations permitted by law. Tremco offers a variety of benefits to its employees, including but not limited to: health insurance, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, Company Pension Plan, and continuing education. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.Apply for this ad Online!....Read more...
Telecoms Electrician
Critical Network Infrastructure
Central & South Scotland – Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling
@mecscomms is recruiting a NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation or City & Guilds 2391 certified, contract Telecoms Electrician, to work on behalf of a Global IT, Technology & Telecom service provider. The Electrical Engineer will install, maintain & repair electrical systems, Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS), battery chargers, AC/DC drives & associated equipment for critical telecommunications network infrastructure, across various comms room, data centre, POP, fibre exchange, base station, tower, substation, transmission & distribution sites throughout the Central & South Scotland regions.
The Telecom Electrician position requires expertise in the installation, commissioning & first-line reactive maintenance of telecoms equipment (IP networks, Cisco, Alcatel, Nokia, Satellite, Fibre, Cable & Radio systems devices), with responsibilities including wiring AC/DC power, UPS Systems, PSU installs, testing & certification, routine maintenance inspections & troubleshooting customer equipment.
If you’re an experienced Field Engineer or Electrician with a background in telecommunications, networking, power systems or electronics & have any of the following accreditations: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, City & Guilds 2356 Part 1 & 2, City & Guilds 2357 or BS 7671 Electrical Regulations 18th Edition, I'm keen to hear from you.
Position: Electrical Technician, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Installation Technician, Sparks, Sparky
Location: Field based – Scotland - Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews & Stirling
Mobility: A full UK driving licence is required
Nature: Full time, temporary contract, Inside IR35
Hours: Monday - Friday 08:00-17:00
Duration: 24+ month contract
Gross Rate: Negotiable dependant on experience
Security Clearance: SC or BPSS level clearance (or eligibility for clearance) is essential
Key Activity:
• New electrical installs
• Configure electrical systems
• Testing & commissioning
• Maintenance & repair
• Support & troubleshooting
• Diagnose & repair faults
• Maintain accurate records
• Work to industry standards & regulations (e.g. BS7671)
• Process management
• Governance & control
Overview:
As a Telecom Electrician, you’ll perform highly skilled technical work involving comprehensive installation, construction, repair, maintenance & modification of advanced electronic systems including UPS, battery chargers & AC/DC systems.
This will encompass: monitoring & control systems, complex network infrastructures, radio systems, SCADA networks, radar & signal processing systems, microwave & fibre optic communications & local & wide area data transmission networks (LAN / WAN).
Your objective will be to ensure optimal performance, technical integrity & the seamless operation of sophisticated electronic communication equipment, across multiple specialised domains.
Responsibilities:
Installation & Commissioning
• Installation & commissioning of racks, charger & telecoms equipment to a high standard
• Wiring & connection of AC & DC power to telecoms equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations
• Completion of site surveys to support installations
Testing, Maintenance & Troubleshooting
• Testing & certification of telecoms equipment
• Routine maintenance inspections of spare fibres & battery chargers
• First-line support & fault-finding for customer equipment
Network Infrastructure & Technology
• Designing, installing & maintaining telecommunications infrastructure supporting the network
• Working with satellite communications, fibre optics, cables & radio systems
• Supporting the development & implementation of smart grid technologies
• Assisting with private 4G network projects for remote substation connectivity
Safety & Compliance
• Creating risk assessments & method statements (RAMS)
• Managing work areas & vehicles to maintain a safe & organised environment
• Adhering to strict safety protocols when working with electrical & telecoms equipment
Collaboration & Innovation
• Working closely with engineers & technicians to ensure smooth network operations
• Developing & implementing new solutions for future telecoms advancements
Candidate Profile:
Candidates will be considered from a range of backgrounds but ideally, you’ll have previous electrical engineering experience, ideally gained within an ISP, Network Service Provider, Managed Hosting, Telecom, Technology, ICT, Cloud, Systems / Network Integrator, Utility, Power or similar type of service provider. Your professional or academic experience is likely to include some of the following:
Certifications & Training
• City & Guilds 2391 – Inspection & Testing
• NVQ Level 3 Electrical Installation
• IOSH Working Safely
• Asbestos Awareness & Manual Handling Training
• Relevant Telecoms Qualifications
Technical Skills & Experience
• Installing, inspecting & testing electrical & telecoms systems
• Familiarity with UPS, battery chargers & AC/DC power systems
• Using industry-standard testers, power tools & hand tools
• Exposure to data centres, telephone exchanges, fibre exchanges, PCPs, DSLAMs, customer hubs, outstation sites or substations
• IP networks, including Cisco, Alcatel & Nokia devices
• Satellite communications, fibre optics, cables & radio systems
Workplace & Safety Skills
• Strong focus on health & safety in the workplace
• Experience working at height, using ladders & following safety procedures
• Ability to create & complete handover documents accurately
• Driving for work & managing a company vehicle
Problem-Solving & Innovation
• Analytical & logical thinking for fault diagnosis & resolution
• Interest in new equipment, technology & continuous learning
• Contribution to network innovation & digital transformation
@mecscomms: uniting opportunity with ambition in Telecoms | Media | Technology
@mecscomms is the brand name of MECS Communications Ltd who provide permanent & contract recruitment consultancy service as an Employment Agency & Employment Business.
For more information or a list of current vacancies, please see our web site at mecscomms.co.uk
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Part-Time; Event BasedWage & Paygrade: $31.77/hr (PG 13P) plus 10% in lieu of benefits & vacationDate Posted: March 6, 2025Who we are…The Pacific National Exhibition is an iconic institution in BC, famous for bringing generations of people together to celebrate and build memories. This 115-year-old, non-profit organization has an annual operating budget of over $70 million dollars and generates revenue through four activity streams: the 15-day annual summer Fair and winter Fair which average more than 700,000 people annually, Playland amusement park which welcomes 400,000 guests annually including Fright Nights, and a busy year-round portfolio of events including concerts, trade shows and film, cultural and community events. In total we bring over 2 million people through the site each year. The fourth activity stream is park care and facility maintenance. The PNE is proud of the work it does at Hastings Park and has a vibrant team that is passionate about events, guest experience and delivering memorable experiences.At the PNE, we strive to create an environment that reflects our organization’s core values: Enthusiasm, Excellence and Evolution. With a focus on these core values, we are committed to achieving our mission which is to “Deliver Memorable Experiences” for all who interact with the PNE whether it is our guests, our employees, or the community.We are seeking reliable and hard-working Parks & Grounds Keepers that have a passion for Gardens and Grounds maintenance. The Parks & Grounds Keepers will report to the Maintenance Manager and will work under the direction of the Gardening & Grounds Foreperson, providing operational expertise with specific Garden & Grounds Maintenance and enhancement tasks, PMs and project-based work as assigned where applicable on and throughout all the PNE grounds.Why join our Team?
Exhilarating and fun-loving cultureFlexible work environmentOpportunity for free or discounted tickets to shows, events, sports games, and much moreStaff discounts for Playland, The Fair, and Fright Nights, as well as all PNE Food StandsCompetitive compensation packageOpportunity to create lasting memories and friendships!
What will you do this year?In your role as Parks & Grounds Keeper, your primary accountabilities will be to:
Work under the direction of the Gardening & Grounds Foreperson, along with the Trades Gardeners and Arborist will provide tasks including but not limited to weeding, pruning, blowing, raking, watering.Operate turf mowers to maintain turf grass. Both walk behind and ride on units.Operating aerator and dethatching equipment for turf maintenance.Assist Landscape Technicians in digging and trenching. And filling with a variety of aggregates.Operating trucks, UTV’s, tractors, loaders, and aerial platform in support of Grounds and Gardening operations safely and responsibly.Pressure washing and basin cleaning.Assist with work set-up, completing projects and maintaining a safe clean work site.Operate vehicles and tools/equipment in compliance with all health and safety requirements as determined by WorkSafe BC, and all other applicable legislation and company policies.Review and Follow Safety Documentation (Toolbox Talks, FLHA, SOG’s Policies) to staff pertaining to Equipment Operations.Ensure crews are informed of and are wearing the appropriate PPE for tasks.Complete Daily Vehicle and Equipment ChecksPerform related duties as assigned when required or requested by the Maintenance Manager.
What else?
Must have at least 2 years of experience with landscape and grounds work.Must have at least 2 years of hands-on tools, general repair experience.Ability to operate a variety of tools and power tools safely and effectively.Must have a valid Class 5 BC Driver’s license.Forklift experience and operator’s license and asset.Must be capable of maneuvering heavy equipment on own or with assistance.Must be physically able to work in awkward positions.Must be a good communicator, capable of reading and writing for the purposes of written or oral instructions, timesheets and completing Limble Work Orders.Must be capable of working independently.Must be able to perform detail-oriented work accurately and effectively.Work Schedule: Monday to Thursday 7:00AM – 5:00 PM OR Tuesday to Friday 7:00AM – 5:00 PM.Successful candidates must undergo a Criminal Record Check.
Who are you?
OrganizedMethodicalProactiveSkillful communicatorCritical thinkerCommitted to striving for excellence
Where and when to APPLY?Applications can be submitted via the PNE website at www.pne.ca/jobs and will be accepted until the role is filled.The PNE is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating an inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse community we proudly serve. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or age. If you require any support or accommodations throughout any stage of the recruitment process, please contact the People & Culture Department at hr@pne.ca.....Read more...
