Volkswagen Service Technician/mechanic Apprentice - Volkswagen Macclesfield

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Job summary

A leading automotive company is offering an apprenticeship opportunity for enthusiastic individuals to become Volkswagen Service Technicians. The programme includes comprehensive training, covering both traditional and modern technologies, ensuring you gain qualifications and hands-on experience in a supportive environment focused on customer service and technical excellence.

Benefits

Opportunity for career advancement

Comprehensive training program

Dedicated mentorship

Outward Bound personal development week

Qualifications

• Passionate about the automotive industry and brand.
• Ability to commit to a three-year training programme.
• Attention to detail for practical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Use diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Carry out maintenance and inspections on vehicles.
• Complete detailed and accurate paperwork.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Teamwork

Strong communication

Customer Service

Logic and problem solving

Education

Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician

Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling

Job description

Volkswagen Service Technician/mechanic Apprentice - Volkswagen Macclesfield

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Throughout Volkswagen we have a rigorous commitment to quality and excellence. Our products are highly acclaimed, our processes for distribution and support services are world class and we have some of the most technologically advanced resources in any industry. The Volkswagen Apprenticeship Programme is designed to train and develop apprentices to keep pace with advancing technology and high levels of customer service. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to receive formal qualifications through extensive product training whilst in full-time employment at one of our retailers.

Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UKs largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such as Audi, Bentley, SEAT, KODA, 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.

The Service department is vital to the success of our business. From right first-time fixes, to delivering excellent customer service, our Service Technicians/Mechanics play a pivotal role in delighting our customers and encouraging their continued loyalty.

Every day is different within the Service department. As a Service Technician/Mechanic apprentice, some of your duties will include:

• Use of diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults
• Testing of parts and systems to ensure correct working
• Following checklists to ensure all critical parts of vehicles are examined
• Carrying out bumper to bumper overview, service, and inspection
• Maintenance of electronic systems including on- board entertainment systems
• Undertaking repair and maintenance of vehicle parts including clutches, gearboxes, tyres, brakes, and suspension
• Completion of legible and accurate paperwork for the customers and centres records
• Maintenance of a clean and tidy work environment
  
  

You will have the opportunity to work with a wide range of products including traditional, hybrid and electronic engines. From heritage vehicles to leading edge modern technology, our range will provide you with a varied technical training experience to build your skills as a Service Technician/Mechanic.

Our ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate skills in logic and problem solving. You should be someone who pays attention to detail and is committed to completing this three year training programme.

About

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
  
  

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 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 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. As an apprentice, you will also have the opportunity to attend Outward Bound, a personal development week which supports with developing resilience, confidence, and teamwork skills.

On successful completion of the three-year programme, you will receive the following:

• Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
• Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
• Brand specific certifications
  
  

Monday - Friday, 08.30 - 17.30. Possibility of Saturday workings and / or shifts. Working week will be confirmed on application.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Internship

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology

• Industries

  Specialty Trade Contractors

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