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Group 1 Volkswagen Van Centre Manchester - Service Technician Apprenticeship

Group 1 Automotive · Group 1 Volkswagen Van Service Centre Manchester, Commerce Way, Manchester, M17 1HW

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Salary
£16,640 a year
Level
Advanced
Course
Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician - light vehicle (level 3)
Closing date
19 Aug 2026
Start date
14 Sept 2026
Duration
3 Years
Hours per week
40 hours
Working week
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm. Possibility of Saturday workings and / or shifts. Working week will be confirmed on application.
Positions
3

About the role

Drive your career forward with this exciting apprenticeship opportunity. Our Service Technicians / Mechanics are involved all aspects of maintenance and repair from routine servicing to complex diagnostics and repairs to our customers vehicles.

Skills required

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working

Qualifications

  • GCSE · English · 4/C · Essential
  • GCSE · Math's · 4/C · Essential
  • GCSE · Science · 4/C · Essential

Things to consider

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 19/08/2026 and interviews are expected to be held week commencing 31/08/2026. 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. 

About Group 1 Automotive

One in every nine vans sold in the UK is a Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle. Dependable, Partnership and Economical. These are the brand values of Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. With a vehicle range that includes the iconic camper van to our more modern Amarok’s and transporters, it’s no wonder our customers are loyal supporters of our brand. We are looking for the next generation to work within our retail network as an apprentice, taking on the technical and life skills that will be the foundation of a rewarding career.

Training provider

INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED · Engineering and manufacturing · Level 3

Vacancy reference: 2000046734 · Posted 6 Aug 2026