Register Your Interest - Motor Vehicle Level 3 Apprenticeship 2027

Volkswagen Group UK; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days holiday

Car schemes

Pension scheme

Onsite restaurant

Employee discounts portal

Private medical insurance

Job summary

Volkswagen Group UK is offering a Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician apprenticeship in Milton Keynes. You will gain hands-on experience across maintenance and repair of VWG group brands, using industry-standard tools and diagnostics, while working towards a recognised qualification over two years.

The apprenticeship provides a salary of £20,000, 27 days holiday (plus bank holidays), and access to car schemes, pension, wellbeing support, on-site restaurant and shopping

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (9-4 or A-C) including Maths and English.
• Must have right to work in the UK and meet residency criteria.
• Must not have more than six months experience in a similar role.
• Must not be on another government funded learning programme.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience across vehicle maintenance and repair.
• Diagnose faults and perform routine servicing.
• Work with industry-standard tools and diagnostics.
• Progress towards Level 3 Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician apprenticeship.

Skills

Hands-on work

Problem solving

Interest in vehicles

Education

GCSEs including Maths & English

Job description

What will you be doing?

Working in our dynamic Automotive Importer Workshop, you’ll gain hands‑on experience across a wide range of vehicle maintenance and repair activities. You’ll develop strong technical skills by diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and performing routine servicing on our 6 VWG group brands vehicles using industry‑standard tools and diagnostic equipment. Alongside experienced technicians, you’ll be supported as you work towards your required level of qualification and automotive apprenticeship, giving you a recognised qualification and the practical expertise needed to build a successful career in the motor industry.

What do you need?

To be successful in this apprenticeship you'll enjoy hands‑on practical work, have an interest in how vehicles work and enjoy using problem-solving skills.

To be eligible for the apprenticeship, you also need to have a minimum of 5 GCSEs (grades 9-4 or A-C) including Maths and English and meet the government eligibility criteria, including:

• You must have the right to work in the UK.
• You must meet one of the specified residency criteria.
• You must not have more than six months professional experience in a similar role or hold a level 4 qualification or above in a related subject.
• You must not be on another government funded learning programme.

What's in it for you?

You’ll be working towards your level 3 Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician apprenticeship over 2 years to gain a recognised qualification alongside industry experts. As well as salary of £20,000, you'll also receive 27 days holiday – plus bank holidays, have access to our car schemes, pension scheme, employee well‑being support, on‑site restaurant and shopping discounts.

Our rewards and benefits

Join us and you’ll find a very different type of organisation. So, we’ll reward you with an attractive range of benefits, and we’ll recognise your personal commitments beyond work by protecting your wellbeing. We’ll also give you all the support and learning opportunities you need to develop a successful career with us.

• Annual leave
• Discretionary bonus
• Enhanced pension contributions
• Car schemes for you and your family
• Life assurance
• Private medical insurance*
• Occupational health provision
• Sick pay at full rate of pay
• Income protection insurance
• Onsite restaurant, EV charging, parking and car wash
• Employee discounts portal
• Reduced ticket prices
• Flexible financial security benefits
• Additional flexible benefits

* Please note that some benefits will differ by grade.

What inclusion means to us

We want everyone at Volkswagen Group UK to feel included. Why? Because unique voices and perspectives are vital for our future. And we know that enabling diverse teams to thrive, be creative, and be heard, leads to better business outcomes. That’s why we run various programmes to promote a diverse, inclusive and non‑discriminatory culture. And we’re proud of earning Inclusive Employers’ Gold accreditation in 2024. But there’s always more to do.

Our apprenticeship recruitment process

Here’s what you can expect:

• Video interview questions - We’ll also ask you to answer a couple of video interview questions so that we have a chance to get to know a little more about you. You can give us a written version if that’s better for you.
• Interview/Assessment centre - Our final step in the journey would be to attend a face‑to‑face interview or assessment centre, where you will take part in a range of activities based on real life tasks.

Deadline: Ongoing

Job Type:

Job Roles:

Mechanical Engineering

Locations:

Milton Keynes

Volkswagen Group is the parent company for Audi, SEAT, CUPRA, Škoda, Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Working across all six brands, our people are reshaping the future of mobility.

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