Martins Group Volkswagen Bodyshop MET Apprenticeship

Vacancy ID

12794

Brand

VWG - P&B

Site

Martins VW P&B Basingstoke

Recruitment advisor

Carl Birkby

Recruiter email address

carl.birkby@inspirolearning.co.uk

Hourly wage

7.55

Programme name

MET Level 2 Framework (Level 2)

Anticipated start date

5 January 2025

Employer description

Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such as Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen 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.

Job description

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.
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.

Qualifications required

GCSE (or equivalent) Grades 9 – 4 (A – C) in English and Maths and a minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) Grade 9 – 3 (A –D) in Science.
In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve Scottish National 5 Grades A - C or above in English, Maths and either a Science or Technical subject.
'Equivalent' grades include:
· BTEC first diplomas and certificates
· OCR Nationals
· Key Skills Level 2
· NVQs
· Essential Skills (Wales)
· Functional Skills Level 2
· Core Skills (Scotland)

Personal qualities

An ideal MET Technician apprentice will be able to work methodically, have attention to detail and be a team player.
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

Things to consider

Please do not contact the retailer. Inspiro Learning are the main point of contact for this vacancy and carry out the full recruitment service for this employer. Approaching the retailer directly will not always help your application.