Automotive Glazing Apprentice - York

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 level 3 technician & start your career with a forward-thinking business.

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

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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.
• A minimum Grade 4 (or equivalent) in GCSE Maths and English is an essential requirement for this apprenticeship. Unfortunately, we are unable to progress applications from candidates who do not already hold these qualifications or who are not expecting to achieve them.
• Evidence of qualifications will be required before any offer of employment can be confirmed.
• If you are currently awaiting your GCSE results, any offer made will be conditional upon achieving a Grade 4 or above in both maths and English.

Responsibilities

• 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.