Job Description

Drive your career forward with this exciting apprenticeship opportunity. Our Service Technicians/Mechanics are involved all aspects of maintenance and repair from routine servicing to complex diagnostics and repairs to our customers vehicles.

Training and Qualification

Work As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff. What you'll do at work 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 Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre. 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 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling Brand specific certifications Where you'll work Auckland Road Faverdale, Darlington DL3 0UX

Required Skills & Qualification

Essential qualifications GCSE or equivalent in: English (grade 9 €“ 4 (A* €“ C) Maths (grade 9 €“ 4 (A* €“ C) Science (grade 9 €“ 4 (A* €“ C) Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know. Skills Communication skills Attention to detail Problem solving skills Team working Initiative Patience Other The latest information on the Apprentice National Minimum Wage can be found at https://www.gov.uk/become-apprentice/pay-and-conditions 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. Benefits -Earn while you learn - Market leading apprenticeship salary with clear hourly pay scales that increase as you develop. -Amazing training with on-the-job support - Structured 3-year development programme at state-of-the-art facilities equating to over £16k in training investment to support your career to become fully qualified -Generous holiday entitlement that increases with length of service -Smart Health plan and Everymind At Work €“ Our Mental Health Partner -Discounted Gym Membership, Techscheme & Shopping Discounts

Employer

LOOKERS PLC

Darlington, DL3 0UX

Provider

INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED

About Employer

Throughout Volkswagen we have a rigorous commitment to quality and excellence. Our products are highly acclaimed, our processes for distribution and support services are world class and we have some of the most technologically advanced resources in any industry. The Volkswagen Apprenticeship Programme is designed to train and develop apprentices to keep pace with advancing technology and high levels of customer service. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to receive formal qualifications through extensive product training whilst in full-time employment at one of our retailers.