Mechanical, Electrical and Trim Apprentice Technician
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Company Name: BBS Fleet Logistics
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: Automotive
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Application Deadline Date: 21/02/2020
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Positions Available: 1
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Location: Bedford, MK44 1RU
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Salary:
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Ref: VAC-04543
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Start Date: 02/03/2020
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Working Week: Monday to Friday between 8am and 5.30pm
Brief Description
Remit are recruiting on behalf of BBS Fleet Logistics who are on the search for an enthusiastic and committed individual to undertake and develop under a Mechanical, Electrical and Trim Apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
BBS Fleet Logistics is a leading provider of fleet vehicle reallocation, storage and refurbishment services. BBS Fleet Logistics are a part of IFC Fleet Group and have been providing comprehensive fleet logistics services to a wide range of businesses for over 25 years.
The role of a MET Technician is to identify mechanical and electrical components on damaged motor vehicles which need to be removed before the bodywork repairs can be carried out and to refit them after the repairs are complete.
As an Mechanical, Electrical and Trim apprentice, you will gain expert working knowledge in relation to the removal, repair and replacement of engine, gearbox, suspension, mechanical and electrical systems. This includes:
? Assessing a vehicle to establish the extent of damage
? Remove and refit non-structural body panels and mechanical and electrical systems
? Remove and refit any part relating to the vehicle, to the correct alignment.
? Remove, repair and replace: engine, gearbox, suspension, mechanical and electrical systems
? Diagnose and fix faults within a vehicle management system (on board computer) & associated electrical system
A certain amount of administration and customer interaction is also required:
? Keeping a record of work carried out and time taken
? Liaising with the customer or insurance company
? Providing quotations and estimations
As part of the service a bodyshop offers, you may also carry out valeting, to ensure the vehicles look as good as new.
? Wash down the outside of the car to remove dirt and mud
? Polish the windows, wheels, door handles and mirrors
Qualifications Required
A minimum of a 3/D Grade or equivalent in GCSE English Language and Maths would be advantageous.
Personal Qualities
We want to identify those people that are ambitious and demonstrate a willingness to learn, who are excited by the prospect of working in the automotive industry and want to become experts in their technical field.
Key personal skills to demonstrate include:
? A willingness to learn
? Mechanical interest
? Personal responsibility and resilience
? Problem solving
Skills Required
? To be thorough and pay attention to detail
? The ability to use your initiative
? Analytical thinking skills
? Persistence and determination
? The ability to work well with others
? To be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device
? A basic level of experience in an automotive environment
Future Prospects
BBS Fleet Logistics are looking for individuals to undertake the Apprenticeship Programme with the potential to develop and build a full-time career with them after completion.