Volkswagen Service Technician or 3rd Year Apprentice

Donnelly Group; Eglinton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An iconic world-leading brand is seeking a dedicated Volkswagen Technician to join its team. This role involves diagnosing, repairing, and servicing a diverse range of vehicles while ensuring exceptional customer service from start to finish. You'll have the opportunity to work with some of the most renowned vehicles in the industry, continually developing your skills and knowledge. The company offers a supportive environment that values work-life balance and community involvement, making it an exciting place to advance your career in the automotive sector. If you're passionate about vehicles and customer service, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Industry-leading Work-life Balance

Generous Holiday Allowance

Continuous Training and Development

Volunteering Opportunities

Qualifications

• Completion of relevant apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications.
• Commitment to achieve manufacturer’s recognized qualification.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, repairing, and servicing a full range of vehicles.
• Conducting vehicle road tests and ensuring proper handling of parts.

Skills

Servicing

Managerial / Operational

Manufacture / Production

Communication Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Education

Apprenticeship in Light Vehicle Repair

BTEC or City & Guilds Qualifications

Job description

Job Description

Location: Donnelly VW, Courtauld Way, Eglinton

At Donnelly Group, we look for great people who share our passion for our Volkswagen brand. Everyone in our business plays their part in putting the customer first and bringing great customer experience to life, so this is a fantastic place to get your career in motion.

You’ll be part of an iconic world-leading brand portfolio which opens up access to some of the world’s most famous vehicles, enabling you to continually develop your skills to achieve a full understanding of the latest vehicles and technologies.

About The Role

As a Volkswagen Technician, you’ll be responsible for the diagnosis, repair and service of the full range of brand products. You’ll also undertake vehicle road testing and will be responsible for ensuring vehicle parts are handled and stored appropriately. And of course, you’ll also play your part in ensuring that our customers receive great service, from start to finish.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the post holder will be required to undertake any other reasonable duties discussed and directed by the line manager.

The company reserves the right to expand the short listing criteria to facilitate the short listing process.

Donnelly Group is an equal opportunities employer.

Skills Needed

Servicing, Managerial / Operational, Manufacture / Production

About The Company

The Donnelly Group has been synonymous with the motor industry in Northern Ireland since 1947 when Peter Donnelly started a vehicle repair and taxi business in Caledon on the border of Co Tyrone and Armagh. Since then the Donnelly Group has become the largest family-owned automotive company in Northern Ireland. We offer competitive salaries, industry-leading work-life balance, generous holiday allowance, continuous training and development, wide-ranging benefits, and an opportunity to give volunteering time back to the communities within which we serve through the Donnelly Group Foundation.

Company Culture

Our teams across all our branches get involved with fundraising for our nominated charity partner, through football tournaments, Donnelly Group bake-off events, dragon boat racing, abseiling, cycling events as well as having a ‘Foundation Day’; a paid day off, to get involved with community projects. We like to feel that we work hard and play hard.

Desired Criteria

Required Criteria

1. Completion of Apprenticeship in Light Vehicle Repair or equivalent BTEC or City & Guilds qualifications and/or equivalent time served experience
2. Your commitment to achieve a manufacturer’s recognised qualification within an agreed timeframe
3. A full UK Driving Licence
4. Great communication skills with the ability to liaise with colleagues
5. A high focus on continued development by adapting and learning new tools/techniques as needed, with a willingness to embrace change
6. A mindset that prioritises health and safety matters

Closing Date: Friday 2nd May, 2025

Contract Type: fulltime

Salary: Based on Experience