IT Apprentice

Vines Group; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking automotive business in Guildford is seeking an IT Apprentice to join their innovative team. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in tech and digital transformation while being supported in your development. The ideal candidate should have an interest in IT, problem-solving, and good communication skills. The position provides a salary of £18,000 - £22,000 along with fantastic apprenticeship benefits and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Fully funded IT apprenticeship qualification

24 Days Holiday plus bank holidays

Health Plan: Medical health cash plan

Flexible Holidays: Buy and sell holiday days

Staff Purchase Scheme: Discounts on cars and motorbikes

Qualifications

• A real interest in IT, problem-solving, and digital tools.
• Some experience with computers, even if it’s self-taught.
• Great communication skills and a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and supporting hardware (laptops, phones, printers).
• Troubleshooting software issues and user queries.
• Logging and resolving support tickets.

Skills

Interest in IT and problem-solving

Communication skills

Basic computer experience

Education

GCSEs in Maths, English, and ideally IT or Science

Tools

Coding (Python, HTML, JavaScript)

AI tools

Job description

Application Deadline: 10 August 2025

Department: Group IT

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Compensation: £18,000 - £22,000 / year

Description

Location: Guildford, Surrey

Salary: £18,000 - £22,000 dependent on experience

Hours: 40 hours a week Monday - Friday

Team Size: Small and agile (you’ll be 1 of 3 in the IT department)

At Vines Group, we don’t just drive exceptional vehicles — we power a business built on innovation, technology, and forward-thinking people.

We’re looking for a motivated and curious IT Apprentice – Tech and Innovation to join our close-knit IT team. This is more than a support role — it’s the start of a career in tech, automation, and AI. If you love solving problems, learning new tools, and thinking creatively, this is your chance to develop into a key player in our digital future.

What You’ll Be Doing:

As an IT Apprentice, you’ll get hands-on with:

• Setting up and supporting hardware (laptops, phones, printers).
• Troubleshooting software issues and user queries across multiple sites.
• Learning how our systems (including Microsoft 365) keep the business running.
• Logging and resolving support tickets with real responsibility.
• Supporting rollout of IT and digital transformation projects.
  
  

As your skills grow, we’ll support your development in:

• Supporting our move toward smarter systems and digital transformation.
• Exploring AI tools like ChatGPT, Power Automate, or Zapier to improve business processes.
• Collaborating with the team to drive innovation across the group.
• Writing simple code or scripts to automate repetitive tasks.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For:

We’re not expecting you to be an expert — we’re looking for potential, drive, and curiosity.

Must-haves:

• A real interest in IT, problem-solving, and digital tools.
• Some experience with computers, even if it’s self-taught.
• Great communication skills and a can-do attitude.
• GCSEs in Maths, English and ideally IT or Science.
  
  

Nice-to-haves (but not essential):

• You’ve dabbled with coding (Python, HTML, JavaScript).
• You’ve explored AI tools or automation tools online.
• You enjoy tinkering with tech or finding clever workarounds.
  
  

What You’ll Get:

• A fully funded IT apprenticeship qualification.
• A structured development path with regular training and mentoring.
• £18,000 – £22,000 based on skills and experience with performance reviews and room for growth.
• Real-world experience in a premium, multi-site automotive business.
• Future progression
• A supportive, no-ego environment where your ideas are heard.
• Great Perks: Competitive pay, cool benefits, and plenty of room to grow.
• 24 Days Holiday: Plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days with service.
• Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day!
• Staff Purchase Scheme: Discounts on cars and motorbikes.
• Health Plan: Medical health cash plan.
• Enhanced Parental Benefits
• Flexible Holidays: Buy and sell holiday days.
• Growth Opportunities: Job shadowing scheme and training at the BMW Academy.
• Extra Perks: High street discount vouchers, sabbatical leave, long service awards, and much more!
  
  

For more details, check out our staff benefits.

Your Future at Vines

We’re investing in someone who will grow with us. If you’re the type of person who asks “How can we make this better?” — you’ll fit right in. This role will evolve with your skillset, and we’ll back you every step of the way. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.