The Vehicle Prepper role:
- £40,000 per annum
- Great Family Feel Environment
- Permanent Role
We have a fantastic opportunity with a reputable Accident Repair Centre in the Wickford area that is seeking an experienced Vehicle Prepper to join their expanding team.
Prepper Roles and Responsibilities:
- Prepare vehicles ready to be sprayed
- Mask areas that are needed
- Primer application to areas that need to be treated
- Correct use of sealers
- Dealing with everything from prestige to volume brands of vehicles
Minimum requirements as a Prepper:
- Time served experience as a prepper
- Proven experience in delivering high-quality workmanship
If you want to hear more about the Prepper role, please send us your CV by clicking apply now or by contacting Piam Pishgoo on 01202 552915 / piam@holtautomotive.co.uk to discuss further.
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Power Electronics Engineer
Location: Wickford, Essex (on-site, with some travel and occasional customer visits as required)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Power Electronics Engineer to join a well-established UK power electronics manufacturer, specialising in the design and production of advanced power supply solutions. The company develops AC-DC and DC-DC power supplies, transformer rectifiers, configurable modular systems, high-voltage systems, and fully customised designs. Serving customers across aerospace, defence, industrial, telecoms, and emerging markets such as hydrogen production and carbon capture, the business is recognised for delivering innovative, bespoke, and reliable solutions in quality-critical sectors.
This role is ideal for a hands-on engineer with strong analogue electronics and power supply design experience, who enjoys solving complex technical challenges and working across the full product lifecycle — from concept, prototyping, and testing through to customer delivery. The position also offers the opportunity to work closely with the Engineering Director, gaining mentorship with a clear pathway to grow into a future leadership role.
Main Responsibilities of the Power Electronics Engineer (based in Wickford, Essex):
Design, develop, test, and troubleshoot power supply products (AC/DC, DC/DC, rectifiers, high-voltage systems).
Lead and manage engineering projects from concept through to completion, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production and supply chain, to ensure design intent is met.
Produce and maintain technical documentation including specifications, test procedures, and design records.
Support the sales teams with technical input to customer enquiries, proposals, and specifications.
Interface directly with customers on technical issues, projects, and RMAs, ensuring smooth resolution.
Drive research and innovation to enhance products, processes, and new technologies.
Mentor junior engineers and deliver technical training to internal staff and customers.
Requirements of the Power Electronics Engineer (based in Wickford, Essex):
Degree (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering (Master’s desirable).
Extensive experience in electronics engineering, including PCB design.
Strong background in analogue electronics and power supply design (AC/DC, DC/DC, rectifiers, high-voltage).
Proficiency in simulation and design tools such as SPICE and CAD software.
Practical, hands-on approach to prototyping, soldering, testing, and troubleshooting.
Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
Flexible, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects in a small but dynamic team.
Full UK driving licence and legal right to work in the UK.
Desirable Experience:
Background in telecoms power supply design or other efficiency-critical markets.
Low-level programming knowledge and/or digital design alongside analogue expertise.
Commercial awareness of electronics product development and ability to support technical sales.
Experience in quality-critical sectors such as aerospace, defence, or industrial.
This is a key role within the engineering team, offering long-term development opportunities, including progression to Engineering Director.
To apply for this Power Electronics Engineer role based in Wickford, Essex, please send your CV to:
Kchandarana@redlinegroup.com or call 01582 878 830 / 07961 158 784....Read more...
Manage the full enrolment workflow for apprenticeships and other programmes, ensuring documentation is complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
Complete eligibility checks in line with apprenticeship funding rules and legal requirements (e.g. right to work/residency, prior learning and qualifications, employment status/hours, employer levy/non levy status).
Coordinate initial assessments and diagnostics (e.g. English/Maths and vocational diagnostics), ensuring outcomes inform the Individual Learning Plan (ILP) and additional support where required.
Deliver enrolment meetings (1:1 or small group) that cover programme structure, expectations, KSBs, off the job training, functional skills, safeguarding/Prevent, equality, health & safety, data protection, assessment and EPA timelines.
Liaise with internal teams to secure a smooth onboarding, including SENCO for SEND/learning support needs and assessors/tutors regarding employer/learner requirements.
Set up and maintain accurate learner records across MIS/CRM and e portfolio systems (e.g. PICS, SmartAssessor, internal spreadsheets), including evidence packs and ILR fields.
Ensure robust IAG at point of entry, including recognition of prior learning (RPL) and appropriate programme placement/level.
Produce and issue compliant paperwork (agreements, commitment statements, training plans) and obtain all required signatures and consents.
Always uphold GDPR and data security standards.
Training:Your training will take place within your workplace, and will generally be structured through having 1 day/week allocated to your apprenticeship duties, with regular support from your assessor/tutor and internal mentors.Training Outcome:After completion of the apprenticeship, we would be looking to continue working with the applicant to further develop them in-line with their own desired career progression, as well as our vision for their business.
We hope to see a continued drive to support the business in its growth and development, leading to increased responsibilities within the team, with potential of newer opportunities arising as the organisation continues to expand.Employer Description:TrainPlus is a training provider committed to providing a quality educational service meeting the needs of both individuals and organisations by offering bespoke training.
Our mission is to inspire learners to achieve excellence.
Our aim at TrainPlus is to be responsive to the needs of our customers by carrying out skills gaps analysis addressing local, social, economical and technological factors.Working Hours :Monday to Friday, 8.00am to 4.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Presentation skills,Administrative skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience....Read more...
Provide efficient and reliable chair-side support to the dental surgery.
The day-to-day duties of a dental nurse can span across all areas of the practice and can include:
Reception including answering the phone and greeting patients
Dealing with patient queries
Taking payments
Booking appointments and follow-ups
Sterilising and preparing equipment for Dentists
Recording and dealing with patient records
Supporting patients' wellbeing and dental experience
Cleaning dental areas including chairs
Managing stock of equipment and supplies
Any other duties to support the dentists and senior team to provide effective patient care
Training:The training will take place at the dental surgery. Training Outcome:
With experience, you may be able to move into jobs like team manager, team leader or dental practice manager.
With further training, you could become a dental therapist, helping a dentist carry out the more routine dentistry work. You could also become a dental hygienist, helping people to look after their teeth and gums.
You might decide to train as an orthodontic therapist, helping dentists to improve the look and position of a patient's teeth.
For more information on Dental Careers, please visit: https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/Employer Description:A healthcare provider that offers general dental services, from routine check-ups to more complex procedures like fillings and restorationsWorking Hours :Standard shift is Monday to Friday; some evening and weekend work may be required depending on the rota.Skills: Communication skills,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Non judgemental,Patience,Patient Care....Read more...
Assist with stock control, including stock taking and updating inventory records.
Manage stock levels to ensure materials and products are available when needed.
Place orders with suppliers and follow up on deliveries.
Liaise with suppliers to resolve any order or delivery issues.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Support the warehouse team with general duties, including manual handling and physical tasks.
Training:Face-to-face sessions once a month at the workplace.Training Outcome:Career progression opportunities upon successful completion.Employer Description:SCK Group Ltd is a UK-based specialist contractor offering a wide range of services in demolition, land remediation, and asbestos removal. They also provide enabling works such as scaffolding and waste removal, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations.Working Hours :Monday – Friday, 9am - 5pm.Skills: Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Administrative skills,Team working,Physical fitness....Read more...
Our three-year Advanced Apprenticeship Substations programme will train you to become a craftsperson in our substations. Here, we transform high-voltage electricity into low-voltage electricity, making it usable for homes and businesses.
As a technician, you'll play a vital role in maintaining our substations and ensuring a safe and reliable electricity supply.
During the apprenticeship, you'll learn;
Maintenance techniques for power transformers, main connections, terminals, and various types of joints
Experience working with air systems, batteries, and environmental battery charger systems
Following strict safety guidelines, you'll be responsible for the maintenance, repair, and monitoring of high-voltage substation equipment, including circuit breakers, transformers, disconnectors, compressors, and auxiliary systems
Your skills and expertise will contribute to the smooth operation of our substations and the overall electricity transmission network.Training:
Initially, you will be at our National Training Centre in Eakring, Nottinghamshire for your Induction period which is around six weeks, then periodically for technical training
In the first year, you will spend 70% of your time at the Eakring Training Centre with the remaining 30% on-site (gathering site-based experience)
Year two will be 50/50 at Eakring and on-site and in the third year 70% on-site and 30% at Eakring training centre
You will get a Level 3 Power Network Craftsperson qualification at the end of the 3 years
Training Outcome:
By the end of the programme, you'll hold a Level 3 qualification as a Power Industry Substation Fitter, and most importantly, have a job waiting for you
Employer Description:We’re National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED), the owner and operator behind the electricity distribution systems for the Midlands, the Southwest of England and South Wales. Serving communities of more than 8 million people, our expert teams deliver heat, light and power for homes and businesses, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts.
Net-zero targets are transforming the way we work and increasing the scope of the positive impact we can make. Right now, we’re looking for apprentices to join us.
Our people in Network Services work across a number of teams to keep the lights on for our customers. They might be helping a customer who has lost supply or supporting a developer building a multi-million pound project.
They maintain a 24/7 service from faults and maintenance, asset replacement to new connections, working outdoors with underground cables, overhead lines and substations that operate between 230 and 132,000 volts, their work is critical to everything we do.Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Patience,Reliable,Adaptable,Responsible....Read more...
