Volkswagen Group Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician Apprentice - Perfect Paint Centre Milton Keynes
Volkswagen Group Vehicle Damage Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician Apprentice - Perfect Paint Centre Milton Keynes
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 Bodycentres 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.
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
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
* NVQs
* 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.
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