Job Ref: 13040
Group 1 Volkswagen Chelmsford Service Technician Apprenticeship - VWG - Volkswagen Passenger Cars
Location: Chelmsford, CM1 3BH, UK
Pay: £8.00 per hour
Apprenticeship Level: Level 3
Job Overview
We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our Service team and embark on a long‑term career with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete the apprenticeship.
Key Responsibilities
- Use of diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
- Testing of parts and systems to ensure correct working.
- Follow checklists to ensure all critical parts of vehicles are examined.
- Carry out bumper‑to‑bumper overview, service and inspection.
- Maintain electronic systems including on‑board entertainment systems.
- Undertake repair and maintenance of vehicle parts including clutches, gearboxes, tyres, brakes and suspension.
- Complete legible and accurate paperwork for customers and centre records.
- Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.
Training & Qualifications Received
- Level 3 Apprenticeship Standard in Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (Light Vehicle)
- Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
- Brand specific certifications
Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales: Framework
- Level 2, progressing to Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (VRQ)
- Level 2, progressing to Level 3 Diploma in Light Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician (VCQ)
- Certificate in Automotive Refrigerant Handling
- Brand specific certifications
Future Prospects
Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such as Audi, Bentley, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. Once your apprenticeship is complete, you may continue your learning journey and progress to roles such as team leader or manager within the retail network, or join our team at Head Office in Milton Keynes.
Qualifications Required
- GCSE grades 9–4 (A–C) or equivalent in English, Maths and 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
- Logic and problem‑solving skills
- Attention to detail
- Commitment to completing the three‑year training programme
Core Personal Skills
- Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
- Teamwork
- Strong communication
- Customer service
- Interest in vehicle engineering
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion
We accept predicted grades and can make conditional offers based on them. All applications are automatically anonymised by our recruitment system to realise a workforce that is reflective of the community we serve and to eliminate unconscious bias.
