How To: Become a Mechanic
Are you looking for a career change? Interested in becoming a mechanic? Keep reading!
As a mechanic you will be working on vehicle mechanics and electricals. You will need to be able to repair and maintain different types of vehicles. You might also be working on but not limited to cameras, parking sensors, checking oil, water, break fluids, changing brake pads and discs, removing and replacing tyres, diagnostics and stripping and refitting the vehicle.
Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are a good way to get started as you’ll get great hand on experience of being in a working environment as well as getting the education. You earn whilst you learn!
To be accepted onto a course you will most likely need GCSE Maths, English and Science however, circumstances are different for every course so this may vary.
The courses might be as seen below: (Course titles may vary depending on the course you choose)
- Level 1 certificate in vehicle maintenance
- Level 2 certificate in light vehicle maintenance and repair
- Level 3 diploma in vehicle technology
College Courses
There are a few different types of courses that you can complete. These types of courses can be found on the City and Guilds website or on any other providers websites.
Volunteering
You might be able to get the chance to volunteer servicing cars and equipment at a local garage. You’ll get great experience from this however, you will only be time served. This might be a slight issue when trying to apply for any jobs where it’s a requirement for you to have a specific qualification.
What skills would I need?
- Strong communication skills
- Problem solving skills
- Good attention to detail
After completing my course, what are my next steps?
Update your CV!
Ensure that you have updated your CV and include your new qualifications. To see our tips on how to write a good CV please CLICK HERE.
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COVID19 Update - Lockdown 2
10/11/2020
Following the second national lockdown that was enforced by the Government on Thursday 5th November 2020, we wanted to update you all on Igloo’s current status.
Presently we are pleased to report that ourselves and all of our clients are all strictly following the Government and World Health Organisation’s guidelines meaning they are able to continue to operate in a COVID safe environment.
We therefore continue to recruit candidates for roles across the country, so if you, a family member or any of your friends are looking for work whilst you are furloughed or if you find yourself in the unfortunate position of being unemployed then search our current vacancies on the Job Search page on our website or call our recruitment team on 01455 891358 where our team of consultants will be able to discuss suitable vacancies with you.
Remember you can work elsewhere whilst you are furloughed by your employer. Click here to read more on this.
Please continue to check back on this page as we will post updates as and when we have more information to communicate to you.
Stay safe and alert and keep yourself and your loved ones safe at this unprecedented time.
Furloughed and Need Work? Igloo Wants YOU!
Have you been furloughed by your current employer?
Do you still want or need work?
IGLOO WANTS YOU!
With the announcement that the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (also know as the Furlough Scheme) has been extended until March 2021, more people are being put onto furlough.
You will not be able to work for the company that put you on the furlough scheme during this time however, you will be able to work for another employer providing that your contract with your current employer allows you to.
For more information on this please CLICK HERE.
We are prepared to start taking candidates on a short-term basis as we understand that once your furlough period is up you will be required back to work at your current employers.
We currently have jobs available nationwide within the automotive, transport and logistics industries.
Does this sound like something you are interested in?
Take a look at our Job Search page to see what positions we currently have available.
Or call into our head office on 01455 891 358 opt 1 to speak to our consultants today!