Volkswagen St Albans - Service Technician Apprenticeship

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VWG - Volkswagen Passenger Cars
Marshall Volkswagen (St. Albans)
Carl Birkby
carl.birkby@inspirolearning.co.uk
7.55
Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician Light Vehicle Standard (Level 3)
5 January 2025

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.   

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.  

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  

English / Maths / Science
9 – 4 (A – C)
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.
The latest information on the Apprentice National Minimum Wage can be found at https://www.gov.uk/become-apprentice/pay-and-conditions

As part of our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, all applications are automatically anonymised by our recruitment system. This is with the aim of realising our ambition to have a workforce that is reflective of the community we serve and eliminating unconscious bias, allowing employees to be appointed based on their talent, skills, and experiences regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

English and Maths guidance from the government changed on 11th February 2025. This employer wishes to support upskilling in both English and Maths by exception and as such the entry grade criteria as advertised still applies.

The closing date for this vacancy is *insert date* and interviews are expected to be held week commencing *insert date*. We reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. We therefore advise candidates to submit their applications as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Please do not contact the retailer directly. Inspiro Learning carry out the full recruitment service for this employer. Due to the high number of applications, we cannot provide a timescale on when you are likely to receive a response. As most of our roles are recruited for on an ongoing basis, we will contact you if you are successful at progressing to the next step. It is not possible for us to contact every applicant individually. If you have not heard back on a specific vacancy but find another opportunity that is of interest to you, we welcome an additional application.
In order to be considered for this role, you are required to complete an online application via the link listed. Your online application will be forwarded to our specialist recruitment team. If you are successful in your application, they will talk to you directly and guide you through the next stages of application.

This vacancy is closed to applications.