Apprentice Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Position Description
Volvo Truck and Bus are one of the World’s leading manufacturers of commercial vehicles. At Volvo Truck and Bus, we are passionate about what we do and who we are. We believe our employees are our greatest asset to enable us to deliver excellent service to our customers. Our culture promotes training and development to help individuals reach their career goals and encourages positive working relationships between staff and managers where ideas are valued.Due to the continued Volvo Group growth we have a fantastic opportunity for Apprentice Technicians to train through the Volvo Technician Apprentice programme. We have Technician Apprentice positions available at our 11 depots throughout the North & Scotland region: Aberdeen, Ayr, Blyth, Carlisle, Glasgow East, Glasgow West, Edinburgh, Inverness, Perth, Teesside & Washington.
The programme gives you the opportunity to become the best skilled Commercial Service Technician enabling you to deal with the complex technology for our vehicles of the future, where you will have fantastic career options and prospects.
On starting your Apprenticeship, you will be provided with full equipment which includes all the tools to help you become a technician. You will work with qualified and experienced Technicians learning how to repair, service, MOT and maintain modern trucks, buses and coaches including hybrid technology… and so much more to learn.
The Apprenticeship is a four-year programme where you will be working towards the Modern Apprenticeship Framework (level 3) standards for Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair. Your training is split between college and workplace, on the job training will be carried out in the workshop alongside your workplace mentor. College will typically be two-week block providing the opportunity to build relationships with your peers outside the workplace. During your apprenticeship you will build portfolios to record all your training, experience and skills gained throughout your apprenticeship.
The successful applicant will be confident, self-motivated, drive and enthusiastic to work as part of a team. You are required to have Maths and English at Nat 5 or above, IT, craft subjects and physics would be preferrable however not mandatory. Having an interest in working in the automotive and engineering industries and an inquisitive nature and a desire to fix things are just as important as academic achievements.
If you feel this is the career for you, we would love to hear from you.
About us
The Volvo Group drives prosperity through transport solutions, offering trucks, buses, construction equipment, power solutions for marine and industrial applications, financing and services that increase our customers’ uptime and productivity. Founded in 1927, the Volvo Group is committed to shaping the future landscape of sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions. Countless career opportunities are offered across the group’s leading brands and entities that share a culture of Trust, Passion, High Performance, Change and Customer Success.
www.volvogroup.com/career.
The Volvo Trucks brand has been built up over decades and enjoys a solid position worldwide. It is one of the world’s best known and respected brands within the commercial vehicle industry. It is associated with the core values quality, safety and environmental care. With Volvo Trucks you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. Together we move the world we want to live in and help our customers keep their promises.
Auto req ID
137226BROrganization
Volvo TrucksState / Province
EdinburghCity/Town
EdinburghEmployment/Assignment Type
RegularTravel Required (maximum)
No Travel RequiredFunctional Area
AftermarketLast application date
30-Apr-2023Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Apprentice Technician roles across Volvo Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Transportation Equipment Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £24,693 - £29,086 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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