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Body Technician

Employer
Welsh Government
Location
Vaughan Engineering Bryn Gwylan Llangernyw Abergele LL22 8PF
Salary
Apprenticeship rates
Closing date
1 Oct 2021

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Specialism
Engineering
Sector
Engineering & Aerospace
Role Type
Apprenticeship, Intermediate
Start Date
Ongoing
Duration
Undisclosed

Job Details

About the apprenticeship

Duties

Working alongside experienced technicians to inspect and prepare customers vehicles ready for body work repair.
With guidance and support to carry out basic body repairs and under supervision to service vehicles and carrying out checks and maintenance according to the manufacturers' guidelines.
To learn and work safely for keeping all company tools and equipment safe and in a clean, following Health and Safety processes.
To complete any paperwork/written records up to date, answer enquiries from costumers
Other duties may include to learn the general principles of spray painting technology, paint composition, paint mixing and the various methods of paint spraying vehicles. Some welding duties may be included to repair and replace damaged panels.

Additional information

Prior experience (either as a hobby or formal training) of working with Land Rover Defender desirable but not essential.

Must have own transport to and from employment address.

Requirements

Skills

The job involves numerous activities and technicians will need to be comfortable with a wide range of vehicles and specifically Land Rover Defender.
Candidates must be hard working and motivated to learn.
Candidates should have a keen eye for detail.
To have good communication and people skills and be able to follow instructions and ask for guidance when necessary.
To be reliable and trustworthy having good time management skills.
Candidates should be enthusiastic and demonstrate a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

No Qualification's required.

Language

Welsh Spoken Skills: No Welsh Written Skills: No

Course details

Qualification:
Level 2 Framework - Vehicle Body and paint (Body Repair)

About the employer

Vaughan Engineering Bryn Gwylan
Llangernyw
Abergele
LL22 8PF

Disability confident

No, we are not part of the Disability Confident Scheme from the UK Department for Work and Pensions.

Please note that all apprenticeships are open to everyone. However, some organisations have worked to achieve Disability Confident accreditation. You should always apply for the apprenticeship you feel best suited to.

Interview arrangements

To be confirmed

Company

Why an apprenticeship?

As an apprentice you will earn while you train. It’s a great career choice whether you are leaving school or college, returning to work after starting a family or looking for a new career. There’s a wide range of jobs on offer.  A job at the Welsh Government is unlike any other in Wales.

At the Welsh Government you’ll be given support and guidance so you can develop your skills in the workplace. You will also need to set aside time to study for your apprenticeship. You’ll be a valued member of the team from day one.

What apprenticeships are available?

We don’t currently have any apprenticeship opportunities open as we have now closed our scheme for 2019. If you’d like to keep updated on the vacancies that we’re advertising, you may want to visit our jobs board:  Welsh Government External Vacancies Board.

If you’d like to receive Job Alert e-mails that let you know when we’re advertising a role that suits your preferences, scroll to the bottom of the jobs board, and you’ll see the ‘Create Job Alert’ link.  Click this, and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your alerts.  You’ll need to log in or create an account as part of this process.

Who can apply?

To be eligible to apply you:

  • will be at least 16 years of age at the time of making your application
  • will not be in full-time education (you can apply while still attending school/college/university but will have finished or intend to finish your studies by the time your apprenticeship starts)
  • will need to meet the Civil Service Nationality requirements to apply.

ALS eligibility

Please note that ALS our training providers have their own eligibility in order to provide the funding required to undertake an apprenticeship. You may not be eligible to apply if:

  • you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in ICT, Software, Web and Telecoms or a similar subject
  • you already hold a qualification at Level 3 or above in Business Administration, Customer Service or a similar subject

What are the benefits?  

How much will I be paid?

You will earn £19,240 a year while training. When you pass your apprenticeship you can apply for a permanent job at the Welsh Government. Within 2 years of starting your apprenticeship you could be earning £22,500. 

You will get 31 days holidays as well as 10 public and privilege days. We offer flexible working arrangements to help you get the right work/life balance. You will also be eligible for membership of the Civil Service Pension Scheme

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