Apprentice Vehicle Accident Repair Technician - Halo Stockport

The comprehensive programme provides you with an exciting and challenging opportunity to achieve formal qualifications through extensive training, while in full-time employment.

A Multi-Skilled Vehicle Accident Repair Technician repairs all elements of a vehicle after it has taken some type of collision damage. This will involve learning the skills required to take an accident damaged vehicle through various stages of repair to the pre-accident condition.

These fall into three main areas of skills training:

MET-Mechanical, Electrical & Trim. Candidates will learn remove and refit processes of all main vehicle systems including air conditioning, vehicle alignment and Hybrid & Electric vehicle systems Panel-repair. Candidates will learn to repair bodywork by replacing panels, filling defects and carrying out techniques such as welding, bond and riveting and correcting misalignment Paint-surface repair. Candidates will learn how to prepare surfaces and carry out paint refinishing through the following techniques; sealing, masking, priming, application of base coat & lacquer, repairing defects and polishing

Duties will include:

Accurately and skilfully undertake all aspects of the motor vehicle body repair Detect and diagnose any additional faults for further repair Working under direct supervision at all times to achieve full competence and qualification Ensure all work is completed safely and complies with manufacturer and British Standard industry guidelines Any other ad hoc duties and when required In addition to this you will also gain IMI qualifications in air conditioning, electric vehicle (EV) systems, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and welding

Training:
The programme for the Multi-Skill Accident Repair Apprenticeship level 3 incorporates underpinning knowledge delivered in partnership and managed by EMTEC College based in Nottingham, you will be required to travel to Nottingham for 7 seperate weeks across each year. Travel and accomadation costs with be covered by Halo Apprentices will be required to have or achieve level 2 in English and maths prior to completion of their apprenticeship Regular review and welfare visits from appointed assessors who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace 

Training Outcome:
Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the role holder will progress to full-time employment with the company

Employer Description:
Halo is extremely well known within the insurance industry for having extraordinarily high performing people and since we are a people thinking business, we know that it’s our teams and centres that provide extraordinary results. Therefore, you can expect an excellent package and environment. • Accredited Living Wage Employer • Employee assistance programme for you and your family • Health and wellbeing apps • Cycle scheme • Gym discounts • Retail and restaurant discount and cashback • Life Insurance • Health Insurance • virtualGP • Enhanced family friendly pay such as maternity and paternity • Free fruit and pizza • Refer a friend bonus incentive • Employee recognition rewards • Team Event Budget (do something fun together!) • Discounted LV insurance • Get appreciated for your time with paid breaks • 25 days holiday plus public holidays • We invest in YOU with opportunities for career progression • Pension contributions • Work within a modern and clean working environment • And we are always open to hearing what our people want! We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all job applicants. Throughout the recruitment process we want all candidates to be at their best. We are an inclusive workplace, where staff respect one another, feel valued for their differences and can be themselves. We are creating the next generation of repair centres, driven by a passion for service, quality, and customer focus, and we want you to be a part of it! Our Values Be Proud – take pride in your work and celebrate your successes, big or small. Keep It Simple – simple solutions are harder to find than complex ones, but consistency and simplicity matter most Do the Right Thing – if it feels right in your heart, do it. If it doesn’t, then don’t. And most importantly, always be extraordinary.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm and 1 in 2 Saturdays, 8.00am – 12.00pm depending on business needs.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative