driver

automotive technician

vehicle technician

shift leader

quality assurance analyst

Bertrandt

The management of the US location is the worst I experienced in my whole career (10+ years). The focus on KPI's and the (their personal) end of the year bonus are the only drivers for the daily decision making. There is no long term plan / strategy and no focus on having a good, healthy relationship with the customer. Decision regarding salary, position and who stays in the team is based on personal feelings/relationship of the management to the employee instead of performance and credibility at the customer. Which makes partly sense, because the decision makers have no idea about the performance of the workforce (and they don't care). Besides that, they lie - to the customer, to the employees and most likely to themselves too.
My advice to the senior management in Germany. Replace the local US management as soon as possible and entirely. The US location is loosing their credibility at the customer for years now and will be completely pushed out of the contracts completely soon because of the ignorance, the "I am the king and everything will happen like I wish" mentality and the complete lost of reality of the local management.

Bertandt is a company based in Germany with branches across the world. They are very good at using people up and throwing them out. The new head of HR is tone deaf and has made promises for over a year now that would have given the drivers a pay raise. Bertrandt has not done a market research study in over 20 years and does not pay according to the dangers, the liabilities, and the demand that is required of the drivers. It is always more more more and no one got rewarded for their efforts. Recently Bertrandt and management fired about 50% of the drivers for the smallest possible reasons, likely due to their lack of funds. These firings were not lay offs by name but that is what happened. Another key sign of lack of liquidity is Bertrandt also switched from ADP employee services to a no-name cheap alternative that is buggy, and has caused privacy concerns for the employees. I urge you reader to not apply to this job or this company. If you are interested in the automotive world, don’t make the same mistakes I did and have a soul sucking experience.

The workplace I recently experienced is truly exceptional. Its vibrant atmosphere fosters creativity and collaboration, making every day a pleasure to be there. The well-designed open spaces encourage teamwork, while private nooks offer solitude when needed. The company's commitment to employee well-being is evident in the comfortable ergonomic furniture and plentiful natural light. Moreover, they provide fantastic perks, from wellness programs to career development opportunities. The inclusive culture promotes diversity and mutual respect. I've found the management to be supportive, approachable, and genuinely interested in employee growth. In summary, it's a superb workplace that values its team's happiness, growth, and contribution.

The job is not very stressful. You drive recently released models and prototypes on different types of tracks and on local roads. Keep records of any issues and report them. Good job for someone looking for a starter job, a student, or a retiree. Not much room for advancement or a pay raise once you get certified on the more advanced test courses. Depending on the job location there's a possibility of being let go during the slow season. In the wintertime, in the warm weather states, the vehicles are moved to colder climates ( CO, AK ).

Bertrandt has been a great employer.  They were quick to go through the vetting process prior to hiring,  Everyone was thorough and communicated what they were looking for in the position.  What they expected was true to the job requirements.  Employee benefits were above what I had seen from other employers in the area which was a huge plus.  Supervisors have been clear on expectations and people that have been enjoyable.  Personal commitment and ideas for job growth are encouraged.  There is diversity in the employees in the area of Bertrandt where I am located which was a huge plus as I considered employment.  

What is the best part of working at the company?
My coworkers are open minded to mistakes and continously training me to be better 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
The pay should be a little higher to offset inflation.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The work environment is very good, coworkers are very helpful and nice.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Listen to what the boss has to say in the beginning of shift and after his mitigation of vehicles to drivers its then down to work, very efficient.

Work is easy, you just drive all day by yourself or in a group. You work 8 hours with an 30 minute and 2-15 minute breaks. You aren’t forced to work weekends. Didn’t really learn much from the company,  kind of figured out things from co-workers or on my own. Management sucks, they don’t care about nobody but themselves. The co-workers are cool and that’s what makes the job enjoyable.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Getting to drive different routes every day . 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Keeping car in front of you in sight in heavy or freeway traffic

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
I enjoyed the team  feeling i got

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Arrive drive 250-400 miles clean car   Go home

I loved my job as a prototype driver. If it wasn't for me moving, I'd still be there. The teamwork and work relationship is great! Management really cares for the employees as well as BMW managers. It's a no pressure and easy to request time off when needed. Overall the work atmosphere was fun. HR really cares, and takes their jobs serious. 

While working at Bertrandt US, I developed life long relationships with employees and managers.  I believe the majority of our team placed safety first, and endlessly helped each other when necessary.  

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