Claridges Volkswagen Southport Met Apprenticeship - Volkswagen Group Paint and Body Apprenticeships

Volkswagen Group Paint and Body Apprenticeships

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Southport, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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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.

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 nonstructural 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.

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Training provided:_

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 centres.

This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both Apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.

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

Level 3 Vehicle Damage Mechanical Electrical and Trim (MET) Technician Apprenticeship
Brand certifications

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Desired skills_

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

Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
Teamwork
Strong communication
Customer Service
Interest in vehicle engineering

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Future prospects_

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.

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.

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Minimum entry requirements_

GCSE (or equivalent) Grades A - C) in English and Maths and a minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) Grade A -D) in Science.

'Equivalent' grades include: