Apprentice Automotive (MB Warranty/PDI Technician)

C.RO PORTS KILLINGHOLME LIMITED

Immingham, DN40 3JS

Closes in 13 days (Thursday 23 January at 11:59pm)

Posted on 9 January 2025

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Summary

CLdN Automotive Ltd is a Vehicle Enhancement Centre where vehicles are prepared for customer handover and commercial vehicles are built to fleet customers’ specifications. It is a busy, fast-paced environment and as the company continues its rapid growth, a new opportunity has arisen for a Technical Apprentice.

• Annual wage: £16,000 a year

  Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

  Our offer ▪ Competitive salary ▪ Pension scheme ▪ Life Assurance Cover ▪ Cycle to Work scheme

• Training course: Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (level 3)
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm with an hours Lunch. Requirements - Driving Licence preferred or working towards a Driving Licence.

  40 hours a week

• Possible start date:

  Friday 24 January

• Duration:

  3 years 6 months

• Positions available:

  1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Your role

• To learn and assist with all aspects of warranty processes on a variety of new motor vehicles, including prestige models, to defined standards set by the customer.
• Ensure that all paperwork is completed correctly and in a timely manner.
• To learn to undertake pre-delivery inspection (PDI) work as well as fitting and testing vehicles.

Your profile
▪ It is important that you have a good work ethic
▪ It is essential you have a pro-active approach and knowledge of Health and Safety
▪ You will have good interpersonal and communication skills
▪ Good IT skills are desirable for use of in-house Systems
▪ You must be a self-motivated individual
▪ Good time-keeping is essential
▪ Ability to prioritise workload whilst working to tight timescales in accordance with company policies
▪ You must be able to work within a team
▪ A flexible approach to work is necessary
▪ Must be willing to undertake any duties that may arise to contribute to the day-to-day running of the facility
▪ You must also be willing to work to a flexible timetable to meet the changing patterns of work, which could include working at other Ports within the UK and Europe
▪ As part of your study program, you will complete the Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship (42 months).

Main Tasks:

1.    You will be expected to study and pass a relevant Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship, which is currently sourced by the Company.

2.    To be trained, then assist with all aspects of warranty processes on all new motor vehicles to defined standards as set by the customer.

3.    To be trained then able to complete and ensure that all warranty paperwork is completed correctly and in a timely manner.

4.    To ensure that a high level of quality is followed throughout the warranty process as set out by Mercedes Benz standards.

5.    To liaise closely with the MB Technical Department in relation to all warranty/service measures to be carried out on all new MB vehicles.

6.    To assist with any PDI work as and when required.

7.    To assist with all production requirements and ensure that they are met on a daily basis by yourself and the department.

8.    To attend Mercedes Benz training courses either based on site or at their training venue when required.

9.    To report and rectify any vehicle defects that may be found whilst undertaking the above.

10. To ensure that all CLdN Automotive processes are followed to a high standard within the department.

11. To work to the Health & Safety rules within the CLdN Automotive.

12. To undertake Health & Safety sampling as and when required.

13. To be able to undertake any task within your skill and capability as required by management.

Where you’ll work

Clough Lane

North Killingholme

Immingham

DN40 3JS

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Your training course

Mechatronics Maintenance Technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

• Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
• Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
• Record information for example 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.
• Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
• Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
• Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
• Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
• Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
• Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
• Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
• Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
• Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
• Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
• Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
• Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
• Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
• Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
• Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
• Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
• Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.
• Use information technology, for example to create documentation, communication and information management.
• Obtain, read and interpret task related documentation, such as work instructions, quality control documents, drawings, operation manuals, specifications and service manuals.
• Record information for example 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.
• Conduct initial assessment of equipment that requires maintenance.
• Formulate plans setting out the methodology of the maintenance activity including timescales and resources.
• Select, prepare and use material, consumables, tools and equipment.
• Comply with health and safety regulations and organisational requirements applicable in the workplace. For example, COSHH, PUWER, LOLER, PPE and applying safe systems of work.
• Apply dynamic risk assessment, hazard identification and risk mitigation principles and techniques.
• Apply isolation principles and techniques to equipment undergoing maintenance, including dissipation of stored energies as required.
• Manufacture, repair and refurbish components using hand and machine tools.
• Restore the workplace on completion of the maintenance activity. Handover resources, consumables and equipment to process owner.
• Apply the techniques and processes used in reactive maintenance and repair activities on complex engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Produce, maintain, update, record and store documentation including electronic items such as PLC and robot programmes.
• Apply techniques and processes used in planned and preventative maintenance activities on engineered systems such as electrical, electronic, mechanical, fluid power and control systems.
• Apply functional testing and checking techniques and processes after maintenance interventions, and handover to the operational team.
• Apply techniques and processes used in condition monitoring, non-destructive or sensory testing. Record findings and take necessary actions.
• Apply calculation techniques such as, feeds, speeds, tolerances, electrical calculations using Ohms law, power calculations and cable sizing calculations.
• Select, use and confirm calibration of electrical and mechanical testing and measuring equipment.
• Produce sketches or drawings to support maintenance activities.
• Communicate in writing. Prepare communications, documents and reports on technical matters.
• Segregate, separate and dispose of waste streams and by-products.
• Apply 4S or 5S principles of housekeeping to the work environment.
• Identify opportunities and make recommendations to improve operational performance.
• Apply continuous improvement techniques.
• Communicate with others verbally. Negotiate with colleagues or stakeholders. For example, to access equipment or arrange access to equipment.
• Follow equity, diversity and inclusion procedures.
• Carry out and record planned and unplanned learning and development activities.
• Apply fault finding techniques used in reactive maintenance on complex integrated systems including half split, input output, six point technique, function or performance testing, unit or component substitution and equipment diagnostics.

Your training plan

Training will be at Doncaster College where you will access a wide range of facilities on offer.   
    
Day release.    
   
You will undertake Mechatronics Maintenance Technician Apprenticeship Level 3 Standard.   
  
https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/st1326-v1-0
    
You will undertake Functional Skills for English and/or Maths if needed.    
   
You will undertake both on and off-the-job job training by a team of industry-qualified professionals to give you the best skills, knowledge, and experience.   

More training information

Requirements - Driving Licence preferred or working towards a Driving Licence

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

• English and Maths (grade 4/C)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Customer care skills
• Problem solving skills
• Administrative skills
• Number skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Non judgemental
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Other requirements

Requirements - Driving Licence preferred or working towards a Driving Licence You must be able to travel to and from work and college. Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). The Apprenticeship National Minimum Wage guide is updated every April (ANMW): https://www.gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates

About this company

CLdN is a leading provider of integrated quay-to-quay and door-to-door logistics solutions. Founded in 1928, CLdN ensures reliable, cost-effective transport that links the major economic areas of Europe. With 30 ships and more than 200 sailings a week, CLdN provides shortsea roll-on / roll-off (ro-ro) connections between the European continent, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Iberia and Scandinavia and offers the lowest CO2 footprint of all Western European RoRo operators. CLdN’s cargo and multimodal services have a Europe-wide reach using CLdN’s extensive network of ships, terminals and equipment. CLdN’s 3,000 employees ensure that it fulfills its mission: to excel as an integrated provider of maritime links.

https://www.cldn.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Successful completion of the apprenticeship could lead to a higher-level apprenticeship or full-time employment for the right candidate.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DN COLLEGES GROUP

Katie Westfield

katie.westfield@northlindsey.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000295314.

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Closes in 13 days (Thursday 23 January at 11:59pm)

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