Volkswagen Group
(VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such
as Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body and
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.
Our network of
Volkswagen Group approved Paint and Body centres delivers a first class
service to customers using teams of highly trained experts and the same paint,
parts and materials that are used at our factories.
Our apprenticeship
programme gives you the opportunity to become part of this network, working
within an approved body shop and receiving world class training from our
industry experts.
Our Mechanical,
Electrical and Trim Technicians work methodically to return customer vehicles
to factory standards, diagnosing and fixing faults and distributing work as
required to other specialists.
Due to the high
level of technology within our vehicles you will develop skills in mechanics
and electrics
While the type of
work carried out will vary according to location, some of the typical day to
day duties include:
·
Removing
and fitting basic mechanical, electrical and trim components.
·
Removing
and refitting non-structural body panels.
·
Removing,
renewing, and refitting mechanical and electrical systems and vehicle trims
following accident damage.
·
Carrying
our vehicle inspections.
·
Identifying
the extent of vehicle damage.
·
Accessing
and removing damage components.
·
Installing
new components.
·
Using
specialist equipment and techniques including welding and soldering to
undertake repairs.
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our
team and embark on a long term career, with excellent earning and progression
opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.
Training provided:
Training will be
delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and
face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre.
Our expert trainers
will guide you through the training programme using a combination of
e-learning, classroom learning and practical application.
In the workplace,
your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you
apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and
at the ITAS centre in Milton Keynes.
This is a fully
rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain
both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications. As an apprentice, you will also have the opportunity to
attend Outward Bound, a personal development week which supports with
developing resilience, confidence, and teamwork skills.
On successful completion of the three year
programme, you will receive the following:
·
Level 3 Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical
and Trim (MET) Technician Apprenticeship
·
Brand certifications
Scotland, Northern Ireland,
Wales: Framework
·
TBC
Desired skills
An ideal Mechanical,
Electrical and Trim Technician apprentice will be able to work methodically,
have attention to detail and be a team player.
We are looking for
people who are passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the
personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:
·
Enthusiasm
and willingness to learn
·
Teamwork
·
Strong
communication
·
Customer
Service
·
Interest
in vehicle engineering
Future prospects
Volkswagen Group
(VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such
as Audi, Bentley, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body
and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This network of retailers spans the UK,
providing a wide range of career opportunities.
Once your
apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you
will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Some of our apprentices
have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network or
even joined our team at Head Office in Milton Keynes.
Minimum entry requirements
GCSE grades 9 – 4 (A –
C) or equivalent in English, Maths and Science.
In Scotland, applicants
must have or be predicted to achieve Scottish National 5 Grades A - C or above
in English, Maths and either a Science or Technical subject.
'Equivalent' grades
include:
·
BTEC
first diplomas and certificates
·
OCR
Nationals
·
Key
Skills Level 2
·
NVQs
·
Essential
Skills (Wales)
·
Functional
Skills Level 2
·
Core
Skills (Scotland)
We accept predicted grades and conditional offers can be
made based on predicted grades.
Please note:
As
part of our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, all applications
are automatically anonymised by our recruitment system. This is with the aim of
realising our ambition to have a workforce that is reflective of the community
we serve and eliminating unconscious bias, allowing employees to be appointed
based on their talent, skills, and experiences regardless of ethnicity, gender,
sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
Please do not contact the retailer directly. Inspiro
Learning carry out the full recruitment service for this employer. Due to the high number of applications, we
cannot provide a timescale on when you are likely to receive a response. As
most of our roles are recruited for on an ongoing basis, we will contact you if
you are successful at progressing to the next step. It is not possible for us
to contact every applicant individually. If you have not heard back on a
specific vacancy but find another opportunity that is of interest to you, we
welcome an additional application.
