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Joining as an apprentice could be perfect for you. We are looking for the next generation of technicians to repair & replace vehicle glass, learning new technology such as sensors for automatic braking. We will train you to be a level 3 technician & start your career with a forward-thinking business.
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
As an apprentice working for Auto Windscreens, you will be learning the day-to-day life of a windscreen technician. You will be working in one of our local fitting centres on customers' vehicles, which will include:
- Repairing chips in glass
- The replacement of windscreens and body glass on a variety of vehicles
With cars becoming more and more technology-focused, you will also learn tasks like recalibration of sensors for features like automatic wipers, automatic braking and lane detection.
Where you'll work
16 Commercial Way, Abbey Road
London
NW10 7XF
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training provider
E.J.MARKHAM & SON LIMITED
Training course
Automotive glazing technician (level 3)
What you'll learn
Course contents
- Assess the requirements of the replacement task from the job specification or technician’s diagnosis, and existing glazing.
- Prepare the vehicle and working area: check for airbags, remove or mitigate hazards, for example slip and trip hazards, ensure the vehicle is isolated and safe to work on and any lifting equipment is secured and safe to use.
- Prepare tools, equipment and materials for replacement activities, including replacement glass.
- Remove and store existing glass and other components including the safe disposal of waste materials such as glass, chemicals, sharps and general waste.
- Prepare the aperture to receive replacement glazing products: primer, cleaner, bonding products.
- Replace automotive fixed glass.
- Repair vehicle glazing.
- Complete a final quality inspection.
- Complete vehicle handover activities including the use of the vehicle during the curing period and the visibility of replacement components.
- Interpret data and diagnose faults in the vehicle Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) and windscreens using diagnostic equipment connected through the On-Board Diagnostics (OBD) port to access vehicle Controller Area Network (CANBUS).
- Remove and replace components on vehicles to access glazing, such as on vehicles with different power and transmission systems. For example, hybrid, electric and combustion engines.
- Identify and order automotive glazing products and materials.
- Set up, calibrate and test Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS).
- Prioritise own work to meet the needs of the business and the customer.
- Communicate with others verbally, for example colleagues and stakeholders.
- Use information and digital technology. Comply with GDPR and cyber security regulations and policies.
- Restore the work area on completion of the activity.
- Identify and document hazards and risks in the workplace.
- Follow equity, diversity and inclusion policies.
- Apply environmental and sustainability procedures in compliance with regulations and standards for example, segregate resources for reuse, recycling and disposal.
- Record or enter information - paper based or electronic. For example, energy usage, job sheets, risk assessments, equipment service records, test results, handover documents and manufacturers' documentation, asset management records, work sheets, checklists, waste environmental records and any legal reporting requirements.
- Apply health and safety procedures and safe systems of work in compliance with regulations and standards.
- Apply team working principles.
- Replace automotive opening glass.
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Training schedule
The majority of your time would be spent working with a mentor in your fixed base location and with monthly visits from an assessor
When you first join the company, you will visit our Head Office in Chesterfield for your initial induction and training. During your visit, you will receive your company uniform, learn about our health and safety procedures, gain a further understanding of the role, and we will arrange any required travel and accommodation.
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There will be set training days away with the technical training team at the head office throughout your apprenticeship and, at the end of the programme, you will be trained to a Level 3 Glazing Technician.
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
- English Literature or Language (grade 4 or above)
- Maths (grade 4 or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Team working
- Creative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other requirements
The role will involve an element of heavy lifting, as there will be glass to move to and from the vehicles.
At the end of the course, you will need to have passed your UK driving test if you have not already done so at the start of your apprenticeship.
The role will then become field-based and will involve outdoor work.
About this employer
Auto Windscreens is one of the leading and fastest growing automotive glazing companies in the UK. As a multi-award winning apprentice employer, Auto Windscreens lead the industry in the training and certification of our colleagues and offer an excellent opportunity for personal development. Auto Windscreens is part of the Markerstudy Group of companies; Innovation is at the heart of our business whether it be robotic lifting devices, wet weather canopies or the use of new technology in our customer service and operational departments.
After this apprenticeship
Your earnings can over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.
After successfully completing the apprenticeship, the right candidate may become a qualified Windscreen Technician.
Ask a question
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
MARKERSTUDY LIMITED
Megan Bruce
meganbruce1@markerstudy.com
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043476.
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Closes on Saturday 22 August 2026
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