Company Description

UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.

The Group provides services and test solutions to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland and Morocco; it has subsidiaries in China, Japan, South Korea, Italy & Romania. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.

As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.

Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.

Job Description

Reporting to – Workshop Supervisor

Based at our Millbrook site in Bedfordshire, this role involves working a 40-hour week as an Apprentice Technician, expected to learn about automotive technology and the testing of all types of vehicles in a research and development environment.

Training will take place alongside various skilled technicians and engineers, plus attendance at college to gain relevant qualifications up to HND.

Potential for promotion to the role of Technician following appropriate training / development and may also progress onto other engineering roles.

Roles and responsibilities

Light vehicle repairs and general servicing
LGV, Bus/Coach repairs and general servicing
Vehicle fault finding
Diagnostic checks using various diagnostic equipment
Conduct Durability test preparation and vehicle measurements
Complete work tickets with detailed written report on work actioned
Ensure all Health, safety and quality procedures are adhered to
Act in accordance with the behaviours for Millbrook staff at all times

Experience

No experience required but a interest in vehicles and engineering is essential

Skills

Good general level of education
Competent IT skills (mainly MS Word and Excel)
Excellent communication skills

Qualifications

Maths, English and Science minimum C grade GCSE

Personal Behaviours

Excellent attention to detail
Willingness to work and a keen desire to achieve academically
Thirst for knowledge
Able to follow written instructions
Team player and a mature approach to work

Other

Due to the location of Millbrook , the post holder will need to provide their own transport as no public transport is available.
Full driving licence
Willing to undergo a Criminal Disclosure check

Additional Information

For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.

By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.

Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.

In the UK this includes ;

Life Cover
Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
Healthcare cashback plans
Generous holiday benefits
Contributory pension schemes
Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.

Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at www.utac.com

Candidates for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Note to Recruitment Agencies :

UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.

Contract Type: Fixed Term/CDDTravel Required: None

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