Trainee Technician

Would you like to be part of a friendly team with excellent career opportunities? Would you like to kick start your career, working with the latest technology in automotive repair? Then you should join the UK's largest independent automotive glass repair and replacement specialist as a Trainee Technician at National Windscreens.

What's in it for you...

• Starting salary: £25,282 - £27,282 per year - for your security (inclusive of a regional allowance)
• Fully funded nationally recognised NVQ - for your development.
• Lucrative bonus potential once qualified - for recognition of your good work.
• The opportunity for personal development and growth with the support of a dedicated training team and mentors - for your growth.
• 5 day working pattern - for your work-life balance.
• 33 days holiday per year including statutory bank holidays - for your rest and recuperation.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme - for your future.
• Company sickness pay - for your peace of mind.
• Free access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) - for life's challenges.
• Access to employee discount platform - for your personal time.
• The opportunity to receive a thank you bonus for each successful referral through our refer a friend scheme (conditions apply)

What you'll be doing...

You will be a part of our Trainee Program which means:

• You will receive high standard quality training delivered by experienced and qualified trainers and technicians.
• We will work with you to achieve a nationally recognised qualification in Automotive Glazing to NVQ level 2 and 3.
• After 10 weeks of training including classroom based learning and real experience with other qualified Technicians, you will be able to work independently.
• You will receive ongoing support and assistance ensuring you remain up to date with techniques and processes.
• If selected you will also receive training on Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) calibration, hybrid and electric vehicles.
• You will be responsible for maintaining a safe working environment for yourself, your colleagues and your customers.
• Once trained your job will be to repair and replace windscreens and body glass, and to provide our customers with excellent service.

Who we are looking for...

• Enthusiastic and energetic individuals who are eager to join a dynamic fast growing company, where people are the heart of our business.
• No previous experience is needed, but you will be motivated to learn new skills to support your personal development and growth.
• You will be practical and enjoy an interactive hands-on learning experience, working alongside accredited technicians to deliver excellent customer service.

Whether you are looking for a change or just starting out, we're excited to welcome your application to launch your career in the automotive industry. As our work is both branch based and mobile, a driving licence is essential as you will be travelling to customer locations within your designated area. You must be comfortable with physical work and driving to meet the customer at their location.

Does this sound like a great opportunity for you? Apply today, we look forward to hearing from you!

National Windscreens is the UK’s largest independent automotive glass repair and replacement specialist. The company operates more than 100 fitting centres and over 800 mobile technicians throughout the UK. Thanks to our specialist competence, a high level of customer service and convenient locations, customers choose to come to us. We also provide coverage throughout Europe through membership of the Automotive Glass Europe network. 

Our benefits

We offer generous holidays, great on-target earnings potential, a contributary pension scheme, as well as state of the art equipment and vehicles. Our Training Academies offer support, coaching and mentoring to ensure professional development throughout your career with us. As a Trainee Technician you will go through 10 weeks of training to achieve a NVQ in Automotive Glazing as well as other qualifications in the industry. This means that after 10 weeks you will be ready to work independently. 

Strong fellowship - We work together

National Windscreens is a group of family-founded companies with locations all over the UK. The family feel is something we incorporate in our everyday work life. We always help each other when it is needed, in our teams and in the branches. We inspire each other and learn from each other. Because we grow and become better together. 

We pride ourselves on our diverse range of employees and are committed to an equal opportunities policy for recruitment, training and development.