Mechanical, Electrical and Trim Technicians

Volkswagen Group; Ashford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided

Mentor support

Career progression

Job summary

Volkswagen Group offers a comprehensive three-year MET Technician apprenticeship focusing on vehicle mechanics, electrics and trims. Successful applicants will train at the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre and receive a dedicated mentor, with costs for travel, accommodation and meals covered.

Training combines virtual classroom remote learning with face-to-face weeks at a state-of-the-art centre, preparing you for a career within VWG’s nationwide network of approved body shops and

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and hardworking individual.
• Three-year MET Technician apprenticeship programme.
• Willing to travel to Milton Keynes for training and sessions.

Responsibilities

• Remove and fit basic mechanical, electrical and trim components.
• Carry out vehicle inspections and identify the extent of damage.
• Access and remove damaged components; install new parts.
• Use specialist equipment, including welding and soldering, to undertake repairs.

Skills

Teamwork

Manual dexterity

Willingness to learn

Education

Level 3 Vehicle Damage MET Apprenticeship

Job description

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.

Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre, in Milton Keynes, to complete their apprenticeship training. All training-related costs are fully covered as part of the programme, including travel, accommodation, and meals.

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.

Qualifications received

On successful completion of the three-year apprenticeship programme, you will receive the following qualification (or the equivalent qualification for your devolved nation):

• Level 3 Vehicle Damage Mechanical Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician Apprenticeship

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., 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. 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.