Apprentice Technician

Donnelly Group; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 Days Holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay

Discounted Private Medical Cover

Cycle to Work Scheme

Kingsbridge Diamond Membership Club

Continuous Development & Learning

Job summary

The Donnelly Group is recruiting for its annual intake of Apprentice Technicians across Northern Ireland, offering a clear path from Apprentice Technician to Master Technician and onto Management. You’ll train on current Jaguar, Land Rover, Volkswagen, Honda, Alfa Romeo vehicles, with on‑the‑job training and a support network of experienced mentors.

Join an iconic, world‑leading brand portfolio and a 70‑year heritage, with opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your career within the motor

Qualifications

• Literacy and Numeracy demonstrated during selection.
• Effective communication and team-working ability.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Desire to pursue a career in the Motor Industry.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the Donnelly Group apprentice scheme from Level 2 through Level 3 and beyond.
• Work with external training provider to assess potential in literacy, numeracy and related areas.
• Engage in on-the-job training while earning, under mentor guidance.

Job description

The Donnelly Group is currently recruiting for its annual intake of Apprentice Technicians seeking to establish a career in the Motor industry. With locations across Northern Ireland, we are ready for you to join our team and drive your career forward.

We are proud of our apprentices, their passion for our brand and their determination to learn, develop and surpass in their careers. Our apprentices are fundamental to our continuing success and development of some of the most renowned car manufacturers in the motor industry. The Donnelly Group will support your chosen career from an Apprentice Technician, onwards to a Master Technician and onto Management.
As part of the Donnelly Group family, you’ll be part of an iconic world-leading brand portfolio, with a heritage spanning 70 years. This opens up access to some of the world’s most famous vehicles, enabling you to continually develop your skills by training to achieve a full understanding of the latest vehicles and technologies. Some of our manufacturers include; Jaguar, Land Rover, Volkswagen, Honda, Alfa Romeo and many more.

Join our apprentice scheme and you will get the opportunity to obtain a qualification while enhancing your career prospects. With a team of experienced mentors and on the job training while you earn, our apprenticeship programme offers job security and a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your long term career with Donnelly Group.

About The Role

Application process:

Being an Apprentice Technician requires attention to detail and an interest in understanding how things work. As part of our selection process, we will use an external training provider to assess your potential in the following areas:

• Literacy
• Numeracy
• Able to demonstrate effective communication and team-working ability.
• GCSE passes (grade C or above) including Maths, English and ICT would be desirable.
• Demonstrate good problem solving techniques and methodical approach to tasks.
• Must have desire to succeed in a career within the Motor Industry.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Healthy and safety mindset.
• Have signed up and have been accepted into a College/Training Provider.

Application for Level 2 and the Level 3 Apprenticeships are welcomed by The Donnelly Group. As part of your Apprenticeship we will support your progression from Level 2 through Level 3 and on to higher apprenticeships.

Employee Benefits

Supporting our people at work and beyond.

• 30 Days' Holiday - increasing with long service
• Employee Assistance Programme - including GP Anytime
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Access to Discounted Private Medical Cover
• Retail Discounts through BenefitHub
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Kingsbridge Diamond Membership Club
• Continuous Development & Learning

Additional Information

This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks as directed by the line manager.
Donnelly Group reserves the right to expand the short-listing criteria to facilitate the recruitment process.

Donnelly Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and inclusion across our workforce.

Required Criteria

• Able to demonstrate effective communication and team-working ability
• Demonstrate good problem solving techniques and methodical approach to tasks
• Must have desire to succeed in a career within the Motor Industry
• Have signed up and have been accepted into a College/Training Provider
• GCSE passes (grade C or above) including Maths, and English - ICT would be desirable.
• Reliability and punctuality
• Health and safety mindset

Skills Needed

Problem Solving, Adaptability to Change, Effective Listening, Confidence

About The Company

Careers at Donnelly Group

For over 70 years, Donnelly Group has grown from a small family business in Caledon into Northern Ireland’s largest family-owned motor retailer. Today, our people are at the heart of everything we do across 22 leading automotive brands and 9 locations.

Whether you're starting out, changing direction or taking the next step in your career, you'll find opportunities across sales, aftersales, technicians, customer service, finance, marketing, administration and management.

Join a diverse and inclusive workforce, where your contribution matters and there are opportunities to learn, develop and grow.

Explore our current vacancies and discover where a career with Donnelly Group could take you.

Company Culture

Our Values

Five shared values. One Donnelly family.

Integrity

Passion

Trust & Respect

Employee Benefits

Supporting our people at work and beyond.

• 30 Days' Holiday - increasing with long service
• Health Cash Back Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme - including GP Anytime
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
• Pension Provision & Life Assurance
• Access to Discounted Private Medical Cover
• Retail Discounts through BenefitHub
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Kingsbridge Diamond Membership Club

Company Benefits

Health insurance, Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee discounts, Cycle to work, Competitive salary, Life insurance, Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Progression opportunities, Service recognition increases to annual leave, Company employee App

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