- Ensures safe working at all times in line with Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
- Supports logistics and setup of Battery performance and life cycle tests
- Supports logistics and setup of Battery abuse tests
- Supports logistics and execution of Battery strip and rate activities
- Supports facility breakdown resolution
- Supports facility maintenance activities
- Supports facility calibration activities
- Undertake analysis of results, including statements of conformity or opinions and interpretations
- To report, review and provide authorisation of results
- Act in accordance with the behaviours for UTAC colleagues at all times
- 5 GCSE's (or equivalent) including English, Maths and Science at grades C or level 4 and above (required)
- No experience required but an interest in automotive battery technology and engineering is essential
- Competent IT skills (mainly MS Office including Word & Excel)
- Excellent attention to detail
- Willingness to work and a keen desire to achieve academically
- Team player and a mature approach to work
- Ability to use initiative and to problem solve
- Excellent communication including customer facing skills
- Flexible and self- driven
- Positive autonomous attitude
- Life Cover
- Access to a wide range of discounts and offers via the Perkz reward scheme
- Recognition awards linked to our UTAC values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity.
- Healthcare cashback plans
- Generous holiday benefits
- Contributory pension schemes
- Attractive family friendly policies; maternity, paternity, shared parental leave, flexible working.
- Access to a variety of employee assistance support services.
Apprentice Battery Technician - Bedford, United Kingdom - UTAC
Description
Company Description
UTAC is a market-leading international group in digital & sustainable mobility, customisable testing solutions, customisable testing systems, vehicle engineering, homologation, regulatory advice & expertise, certification, training, corporate events and classic & sportscars festivals.
The Group provides services and systems to customers in the various sectors: mobility, transport, tyre, petrochemical, agriculture and defence industries. UTAC operates test centres and laboratories in France (including the official Euro NCAP facility), the UK, USA, Finland, Morocco, and Germany; it has subsidiaries in China, Korea and Japan. UTAC employs around 1300 people across its various locations.
As a group we share a strong and clear vision to deliver safe and efficient solutions and systems to our customers. We are proud and confident in our heritage, our capabilities and our people and believe that by creating a culture where individuals feel they can make a difference and enjoy coming to work, we can deliver the best possible service to our customers.
Our core values of Expertise, Innovation and Integrity provide a clear daily guide to how we work together safely, as one team, helping each other to succeed.
Job Description
Reporting to - Battery Operations Manager - Electrification
Purpose
The Battery department is responsible for providing Battery/Module/Cell testing services, including performance, life cycle, durability, abuse, strip & rate.
Role is to support all types of Battery testing (including Performance, life cycle, durability and abuse) along with all associated strip and rate activity.
Responsibilities
Expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
The Apprenticeship will provide you with a good understanding of automotive battery technology, test facilities and testing methods
Qualifications
Qualifications
Experience
Skills & Personal Behaviours
Additional Information
For you, as a potential UTAC team member, we believe that the international and diverse nature of our business combined with the passion, energy and friendliness of our people create a great place to work. UTAC is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, valuing inclusion and supporting our people to be themselves and at their very best.
By joining us you will gain access to a broad range of learning relevant to your role and personal development, as well as exposure to leading technologies and expertise.
Our reward and benefit programmes are designed to support our people with competitive and locally tailored packages combined with support for individual health and wellbeing both inside and outside of work.
In the UK this includes ;
Learn more about UTAC and what and how we do what we do at for positions at UTAC must be able to provide proof of identity and eligibility to work in the country the role is based in. Immigration visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Note to Recruitment Agencies :
UTAC do not accept speculative applications from agencies for our open positions and any submissions made will not be accepted and no fees will be accepted or paid in respect of speculative CVs received.