What Jobs are available for Automotive in Solihull?

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This is a really exciting time to join our Halfords Garage Services team.  You will be working at one of our new Fusion centres; it will be upgraded with the latest facilities to lead the way in providing a first-class customer experience and a great working environment.

If you are a qualified MOT Tester join us at Halfords, the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business, where we offer great career opportunities, benefits and uncapped bonus scheme.

Benefits Include:

• 5.6 weeks’ annual leave
• Up to 50% off garage bills in our Autocentres and 25% off most our Halfords products in our retail stores
• Discounts on everything from groceries, shopping, insurance, days out, restaurants and more
• Family & Friends Discount Events
• Opportunity to buy a Trade Price Bike & enrol in the Cycle to Work Scheme
• Financial planning support via Wagestream - access up to 30% of your salary in advance
• GP Access, 364 days a year, 24 hours a day
• Join the Share save scheme with a 20% discount on shares
• Health Cash Plan – to access wellbeing services and claim back healthcare costs
• Pension Scheme & Life Assurance

You will be given every opportunity to progress your career at Halfords. Access to hybrid training and IMI approved continuous development will be fully supported.

Skills and experience

• Current MOT Testing Licence (No licence? Other opportunities available for Mechanic’s & Technician’s, contact one of our team on for more details)
• Must have a full drivers licence with less than 9 points
• Team player willing to assist in workshop carrying out light vehicle maintenance, when not performing MOT’s

Why Halfords?

We’re in an exciting chapter – rapidly growing our business with a focus on motoring services and electric mobility. We’re the UK’s leading retailer of motoring and cycling products and services, and the UK’s largest Automotive service, maintenance and repair business. Join us and be part of our success story in getting the nation safely back on the move.

Not sure you meet all the criteria? We'd encourage you to take the wheel and apply anyway! At Halfords we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for our colleagues. We're an equal opportunities employer and proud to welcome applications from all backgrounds and embrace diversity within our one Halfords Family.

**Description**
Chart your own course and change the world - with the support of people whose interests are aligned with yours. At Burns & McDonnell, opportunity is waiting. We're looking for people with big ideas and an entrepreneurial mindset. It's those kinds of people who've helped us grow from a small consulting business back in 1898 to a global leader in engineering, architecture and construction solutions. Today, we're a thriving company with more than 10,000 professionals working in 55 offices worldwide and recognised as a leader in Transmission & Distribution services.
While working alongside the Digital Delivery Team, in a Senior capacity and adhering to the ISO 19650 standard, the Senior Revit/CAD designer will specialize in leading in all aspects of building science and technology to design and construction projects. Recognized for their specialist skills, they will work within a managed design process, developing technical knowledge and expertise to provide innovative solutions, with a primary focus on the delivery stage. Additionally, they will acknowledge the significance of post-construction aspects of the project.
+ Lead and review the needs of clients and users, and agree on the project brief.
+ Recognise the significance of the design stage and how it underpins the construction project.
+ Lead evaluation and advising upon environmental and regulatory legal requirements affecting the project and obtaining initial approvals.
+ Producing feasibility studies with the design team.
+ Assessing survey requirements and producing surveys.
+ Contributing to project briefs and design programmes.
+ Liaising with and producing documentation for statutory approval authorities.
+ Preparing and presenting design proposals using Revit/CAD techniques and traditional methods.
+ Working within a team to produce the detailed design process and co-ordinating detailed design information.
+ Developing the project design, researching problems and producing, developing and advising upon innovative solutions.
+ Producing, analysing and advising upon specification, materials selections and detailed design solutions in relation to performance and production criteria.
+ Liaising with and producing documentation for statutory approval authorities.
+ Producing, managing, controlling and integrating design and production information.
+ Ensuring continual compliance with design, statutory and professional requirements.
+ Programming schedules and undertaking stage inspections with other members of the design team.
+ Gaining feedback from and de-briefing client and user.
+ Appraisal of building performance in use and producing, developing and maintaining management information systems.
+ Evaluating upon refurbishment, repair, reuse, recycling and deconstruction of buildings.
+ Lead and assist the design team in providing professional guidance and decision-making to clients, users and design/construction teams.
+ Undertaking structured Continuing Professional Development.
+ To prepare and compile CAD/Revit files to surveyors requirements, including plans, sections, details and all associated information in accordance with the Company CAD/Revit manuals, BS1192, PAS 1192-2 etc.
+ Be expected to develop individual skills within the parameters of the Group BIM/CAD software, including 3D visualisations as required.
+ To file all BIM/CAD/Revit related information in accordance with the Company CAD/BIM manuals.
+ To issue drawings as requested by drawing Building Surveyors/ Building Information Manager/ Document Control Manager/Project Managers.
+ Able to work under your own initiative within a multi-discipline environment, and to manage a variable and changeable workload.
+ Able to plan workload and ensure information is produced within parameters set out by the project lead.
+ To maintain and develop CAD/Revit library of standard information required for projects including, CAD block, Revit families, standard details etc.
+ Updating and maintaining quality control and CAD/BIM standards to the Digital Delivery office managers' requirements.
+ Attend CAD/Revit user group meetings to advise issues, and problem problem-solving tools that can be used by other users for delivery of CAD/Revit files etc.
+ Train, mentor, and develop less experienced drafting, detailing and design staff members.
+ Responsible for the electrical design QA/QC process.
+ All other duties as assigned.
**Qualifications**
+ Bachelor's Degree in drafting, technology, engineering or related field and 8 years of relevant experience OR
+ HND in related field and 9 years of relevant experience OR
+ HNC in a related field and 10 years of relevant experience
+ Expert in: Revit and AutoCAD, Office365 such excel, word, etc
+ Intermediate expertise: MicroStation, BIM360, Autodesk Construction Cloud (Revit Cloud).
+ Ability to learn and effectively utilize new design software programs.
+ Expert ability to utilize 2D and 3D applications to prepare engineering drawings.
+ Expert knowledge in design, calculations and design systems.
+ Expert knowledge in the theory and practices of assigned discipline; competent in the fundamental concepts of other disciplines as they relate to the assigned discipline; and capable of operating related discipline design software necessary to execute production tasks.
+ Work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to clients (Digital Delivery, Project Managers, Engineers and Designers) in a multi-discipline project team environment to resolve design or drawing issues as appropriate and to accomplish objectives.
+ Excellent written & verbal communication skills.
+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.
**Job** Computer Aided Drafting & Design
**Primary Location** GB-Birmingham UK-Birmingham
**Schedule:** Full-time
**Travel:** Yes, 5 % of the Time
**Req ID:**
**Job Hire Type** Experienced #LI-DZ #UKO N/A

Veritas Careers are recruiting for an Established Dealer Group who have a requirement for a Technician to join their busy Volume dealership.

You will work in a busy preparation centre working with and alongside a variety of specialist teams.

RequirementsYou will have experience of doing PDI's and preping cars, routine maintenance, fault finding and will be able to demonstrate a "right first time" mindset.

Vehicle Technician - The Person:

Full UK driving license.A keen eye for detail and recognising the importance of giving every car in our workshop the highest standard of care.A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to collaborate with team members to overcome challenges and solve problems quickly.A huge passion for learning and keeping up with industry innovations to help you perform at your best.Communication with Worksop Controller/Manager to ensure that quality repairs are carried out on all vehicles.Strong technical background with experience of working as motor vehicle mechanic in similar role.Good communication skills.Ability to carry out repairs efficiently and to a high level of quality.A minimum of NVQ L3 in Light Vehicle Maintenance (or equivalent).A qualified diagnostic technician, preferably multi-brand.Must be fully trained and be able to demonstrate both speed & quality of work.

Vehicle Technician - The Duties:

Utilising your mechanical knowledge to carry out repairs and maintenance on vehicles, including clutch replacement and cam belt replacement.Effectively and productively repair vehicles from brake pads and tyres to oil and filter checks.Complete minor electrical work as and when required.Vehicle servicing & general maintenance including electrical & vehicle diagnostics.Working against set parameters to inspect the mechanical condition of vehicles.Performing technical vehicle assessments.BenefitsThey are offering a £42,000 salary.  Our client’s industry leading record of internal recognition and promotion, means that the sky is the limit for ambitious and capable candidates.    Veritas Careers will treat every application in strictest confidence and will only put you forward to an employer after gaining your explicit permission. For a confidential, and honest chat with one of our motor-trade experienced recruitment specialists who understand your needs get in touch today.  Honesty, Integrity. Quality - Veritas Careers

Veritas Careers are recruiting for a Nationwide Automotive Retailer who have a requirement for a Workshop Controller to join their busy vehicle preparation operation in the Midlands.Running a team of over 20 technicians you will be responsible for a throughput of more than 1000 cars per month prepared to a high retail standard.Requirements

You will need to have experience of all aspects of controlling a busy and substantial workshop and ideally a modern DMS, the ability to fit in well in a busy and friendly team.

Experience of working in a large main dealer workshop or a Car Supermarket preparation centre would be a distinct advantage.

Benefits They are offering a highly competitive basic salary plus bonus to an OTE of £44,000 a family friendly rota and a host of other benefits. If you want to progress your career with a dynamic and forward thinking automotive retailer, do not miss this opportunity.                Veritas Careers will treat every application in strictest confidence and will only put you forward to an employer after gaining your explicit permission. For a confidential, and honest chat with one of our motor-trade experienced recruitment specialists who understand your needs get in touch today.  Honesty, Integrity. Quality - Veritas Careers