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Halfords Autocare Technician Apprenticeship - Finchely
The Service department is vital to the success of our business. From right first-time fixes, to delivering excellent customer service, our Autocare Technicians/Mechanics play a pivotal role in delighting our customers and encouraging their continued loyalty. Every day is different within the Service department. As a Autocare Technicians/Mechanics apprentice, some of your duties will include: Use of diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults. Testing of parts and systems to ensure correct working. Following checklists to ensure all critical parts of vehicles are examined. Carrying out bumper to bumper overview, service, and inspection. Maintenance of electronic systems including on- board entertainment systems. Completion of legible and accurate paperwork for the customers and centres records Maintenance of a clean and tidy work environment. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products including traditional, hybrid and electronic engines. From heritage vehicles to leading edge modern technology, our range will provide you with a varied technical training experience to build your skills as a Autocare Technician/Mechanic. Desired skills & Experience Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate skills in logic and problem solving. You should be someone who pays attention to detail and is committed to completing this apprenticeship programme. We are looking for people who have some experience in the motor industry either with formal training at Level 1 or having worked at or within a similar organisation. You should be passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are: Enthusiasm and willingness to learn Teamwork Strong communication Customer Service Interest in vehicle engineering We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship. A Level 1 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is desirable. Training:Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre. Successful applicants are required to travel to a centrally located training facility to complete their apprenticeship training. All training-related costs are fully covered as part of the programme, including travel, accommodation, and meals. In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and the training centre. This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications. On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will receive the following: Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Autocare Technician Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling Level 2 qualification for safe isolation of electric and hybrid vehicles Brand specific certifications Progression towards Level 3 apprenticeship standard in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair What we offer: Block release training A full Halfords toolkit, uniform and work boots supplied A mentor in your garage to support you through the apprenticeship A 40 hour working week if you are under 18 or 44 hours per week if you are over 18 Permanent role upon successful completion of your apprenticeship Continued development and training opportunities with Hybrid/Electric Vehicle and MOT training Training Outcome:Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network. Employer Description:At Halfords, we're all about the journey. With more than 600 stores with over 10,000 colleagues, we're the UK's leading retailer of automotive and cycling products. We are also the leading operator in MOT, tyres, car servicing and car repairs - pleasing more than 750,000 customers every year. We pride ourselves in offering the highest quality motoring products to ensure you get the job done safely and efficiently. The Halfords apprenticeship programme will equip you with all the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need to start a successful career with us. We have over 700 garages across England, Scotland and Wales where our highly trained Technicians carry out MOT’s, car servicing and repairs for over one million customers a year. As a Halfords apprentice, you will master a range of technologies across all kinds of cars – that’s a lot of valuable, career enhancing knowledgeWorking Hours :Monday – Friday. 0830 – 1730. Possibility of Saturday workings and / or shifts. Working week will be confirmed on application.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working ....Read more...
Halfords Autocare Technician Apprenticeship - Wimbledon
The Service department is vital to the success of our business. From right first-time fixes, to delivering excellent customer service, our Autocare Technicians/Mechanics play a pivotal role in delighting our customers and encouraging their continued loyalty. Every day is different within the Service department. As a Autocare Technicians/Mechanics apprentice, some of your duties will include: Use of diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults. Testing of parts and systems to ensure correct working. Following checklists to ensure all critical parts of vehicles are examined. Carrying out bumper to bumper overview, service, and inspection. Maintenance of electronic systems including on- board entertainment systems. Completion of legible and accurate paperwork for the customers and centres records. Maintenance of a clean and tidy work environment. You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products including traditional, hybrid and electronic engines. From heritage vehicles to leading edge modern technology, our range will provide you with a varied technical training experience to build your skills as a Autocare Technician/Mechanic. Desired skills & Experience: Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate skills in logic and problem solving. You should be someone who pays attention to detail and is committed to completing this apprenticeship programme. We are looking for people who have some experience in the motor industry either with formal training at Level 1 or having worked at or within a similar organisation. You should be passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are: Enthusiasm and willingness to learn. Teamwork. Strong communication. Customer Service. Interest in vehicle engineering. We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship. A Level 1 in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair is desirable. Training:Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre. Successful applicants are required to travel to a centrally located training facility to complete their apprenticeship training. All training-related costs are fully covered as part of the programme, including travel, accommodation, and meals. In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and the training centre. This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications. On successful completion of the apprenticeship programme, you will receive the following: Level 2 Apprenticeship Standard in Autocare Technician Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling Level 2 qualification for safe isolation of electric and hybrid vehicles Brand specific certifications Progression towards Level 3 apprenticeship standard in Light Vehicle Maintenance and Repair What we offer: Block release training A full Halfords toolkit, uniform and work boots supplied A mentor in your garage to support you through the apprenticeship A 40 hour working week if you are under 18 or 44 hours per week if you are over 18 Permanent role upon successful completion of your apprenticeship Continued development and training opportunities with Hybrid/Electric Vehicle and MOT training Training Outcome:Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network. Employer Description:At Halfords, we're all about the journey. With more than 600 stores with over 10,000 colleagues, we're the UK's leading retailer of automotive and cycling products. We are also the leading operator in MOT, tyres, car servicing and car repairs - pleasing more than 750,000 customers every year. We pride ourselves in offering the highest quality motoring products to ensure you get the job done safely and efficiently. The Halfords apprenticeship programme will equip you with all the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need to start a successful career with us. We have over 700 garages across England, Scotland and Wales where our highly trained Technicians carry out MOT’s, car servicing and repairs for over one million customers a year. As a Halfords apprentice, you will master a range of technologies across all kinds of cars – that’s a lot of valuable, career enhancing knowledge. Working Hours :Monday - Friday, 08.30 - 17.30. Possibility of Saturday workings and / or shifts. Working week will be confirmed on application.Skills: Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Team working ....Read more...
Quality Manager
JOB DESCRIPTION The Quality Control Manager is accountable for all aspects of operating the Quality Department which includes but is not limited to managing people, processes and equipment to ensure that all quality standards are maintained and improved. The QC Lab is a 24/7 operation. The QC Manager oversees the various testing and monitoring of raw materials, manufactured products and product packaging and leads Quality related continuous improvement efforts. The QC Manager is also accountable for set up, amend and or maintain all quality standards, SOP's and audits as well as leads the CI process for the facility. Principle Duties & Responsibilities: Maintain a safe work environment ensuring that all plant policies and practices are adhered to and the Quality Control team works injury free. Maintain an acceptable level of housekeeping in all areas of responsibility. Lead the selection, training, coordination and assignment of associates to maximize the effectiveness of personnel in providing quality support services to the facility. Maintain procedures and processes that ensure all incoming materials (packaging and raw materials) meet specifications. Maintain and communicate Quality Metrics that drive continuous improvement of the plant processes. Maintain a cost reduction process aimed at lowering manufacturing cost via quality related improvements. Evaluate non-compliance material and issue procedures to recycle/rework/dispose of; including re-work work -off rates for rejected product. Maintain M.S.D.S.'s, H.M.I.S., manufacturing procedures and raw material data files. Serve as the technical interface with the Corporate Technical Center to address manufacturing procedures, test procedures, specifications, production processes, data, customer complaints, and other issues as requested. Serve on the Plant Leadership Team. Maintain a strong working relationship with all direct reports, internal (other departments / Corporate) and external customers (suppliers) to minimize issues, collectively address and solve problems, and identify and realize opportunities for improvement. Other Duties: Actively participates on various teams to improve plant processes in areas other than Quality. Provides supervisory support to the production areas as needed. Reporting Relationships: Reports to Plant Manager. The Quality Control Work Group Leader and Quality Technicians report to the QC Manager. Other DAP Associates on special assignment and/or temporaries may report to the QC Manager. Knowledge. Skills & Abilities Required: Supervisory skills/Leadership skills - Directs associates and temporaries in the daily operation of the department Interaction must be handled in an appropriate manner utilizing proper interaction skills. Knowledge - Must have basic understanding/experience of chemistry; understanding of quality control processes procedures and terminology, must know regulatory requirements; must understand compounding processes (including raw materials, mixing times, substitute ingredients,) and be able to adjust processes as needed. Basic knowledge of plant policies and practices to include all safety rules and regulations. Logical reasoning - Must use sound, logical reasoning in the decision-making process; must recognize when to go to a higher level and/or "go outside the routine system" to meet a customer's expectation; must not jeopardize safety or quality to accomplish a task. Problem Solving - Must utilize resources (internal and external) in developing achievable solutions to issues/non-compliance's that arise; must be able to address day-to-day issues in an effective manner; must utilize data (SPC, Six Sigma for example) in developing long term solutions. Planning/Organizing - Must be able to utilize direct reports in the most efficient manner; must be able to adapt plans when unforeseen events occur (associate out sick, called into a unscheduled meeting,. ..); must assist in the development and implementation of longer-term plans for department Follow-up skills - Must be able to take tasks to completion as well as responding to items not completed by others. This includes items as getting back to associates with questions, inquiries by Corporate, weekly huddles, safety work orders. Decision making - Associate will be involved in decisions that directly impact our ability to meet our customers' expectations, impact employment of associates. These decisions could result in the loss/maintaining/winning of business as well as have significant other financial implications (shipping "bad" product and having to have it returned). Technical &/or Computer skills - Must have working knowledge of all equipment, utilized in the testing of materials and keep abreast of new developments/technology. Must be proficient in basic systems and software applications. Interpersonal skills - Must be able to work with a wide range of personalities and backgrounds; must build rapport with all direct reports; must work effectively with other departments within facility as well as contacts at Corporate, other DAP facilities and vendors. Effective Communication skills - this leader must communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. Must be comfortable to present information to groups (reports, peers, customers, ...). The associate will have the ability to communicate to all levels of staff throughout DAP Global Inc to ensure all policies, procedures and expectations of the quality function within the facility is being met and executed effectively. Business knowledge - Must have understanding how actions/decisions impact various aspects of our business (customer service, budget,). Must continue to, grow knowledge of business in general as well as DAP related business factors. Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Company Provided Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Company-paid short-term and long-term disability 401(k) plans Employer-funded pension plan Tuition Reimbursement Pay Range $100,000 to $120,000 per year About DAP DAP is a market leading manufacturer, innovator and marketer of home repair and construction products including caulks, sealants, spray foam insulation, adhesives, and patch and repair products. DAP is part of RPM International Inc., a $6.1 billion, multinational company with subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. You will find DAP products in the hands of professional painters, remodelers, builders, and do-it-yourselfers, and in 60,000 retail outlets, ranging from home centers and mass merchandisers to your local hardware, pro contractor channels and paint stores. DAP's eight manufacturing and distribution facilities in the United States of America and Canada service North America and the world. At DAP, we hire the best people and give them a collaborative and rewarding work environment that empowers them to succeed! We support associates in continuous professional growth and collaborate on the steps it takes to get to the next level in their careers. Our associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with company match, pension, paid parental leave, competitive health insurance rates, employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, free wellness programs and more! Learn more about DAP's history, culture and benefits at www.dap.com/careers/ DAP - On the job since 1865.Apply for this ad Online! ....Read more...