Apprentice Technician
The Donnelly Group are currently recruiting for our annual intake of Apprentice Technicians seeking to establish a career in the automotive industry. Our apprentices are the heartbeat of our business, and we are proud of their passion and determination.
Why Join the Donnelly Group?
Work with Iconic Brands: You will be part of a world-leading brand portfolio with over 70 years heritage. You will train on some of the most renowned manufacturers in the industry, including Land Rover, Volkswagen, Toyota, Honda, and Alfa Romeo.
Earn While You Learn: Our scheme offers the opportunity to obtain a fully recognised qualification while earning a competitive wage. You will receive hands-on training from experienced mentors.
Clear Career Progression: We are committed to your long-term future. The Donnelly Group supports your journey from an Apprentice Technician, onwards to a Master Technician, and eventually into Management roles.
Job Security: Join a successful family run business that invests in its people and the latest vehicle technologies.
If you are ready to develop your skills and drive your career forward, we want to hear from you.
About the role
Essential requirements:
Able to demonstrate effective communication and team-working ability.
GCSE passes (grade C or above) including Maths, English and ICT would be desirable.
Demonstrate good problem solving techniques and methodical approach to tasks.
Must have desire to succeed in a career within the Motor Industry.
Reliability and punctuality.
Healthy and safety mindset.
Have signed up and have been accepted into a College/Training Provider.
Application for Level 2 and the Level 3 Apprenticeships are welcomed by The Donnelly Group. As part of your Apprenticeship we will support your progression from Level 2 through Level 3 and on to higher apprenticeships.
Application process:
Being an Apprentice Technician requires attention to detail and an interest in understanding how things work. As part of our selection process, we will use an external training provider to assess your potential in the following areas:
Literacy
Numeracy
Mechanical Comprehension
We will offer you a fantastic rewards and benefits package:
Competitive and above average wages
30 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Pension scheme
Life assurance scheme
Discount on Aftersales services
Donnelly Group Charity Foundation volunteer day
Cycle to work scheme
Healthshield (Health Scheme, with perks & discounts)
Member of the Diamond Club at Kingsbridge Hospital
Choose a career with us for a dynamic and rewarding career in Northern Ireland’s largest independent and fastest growing motor retailers.
Donnelly Group is an equal opportunities employer.
The company reserves the right to expand the short listing criteria to facilitate the short listing process
What you will need
Required criteria
- Able to demonstrate effective communication and team-working ability
- Demonstrate good problem solving techniques and methodical approach to tasks
- Must have desire to succeed in a career within the Motor Industry
- Have signed up and have been accepted into a College/Training Provider
- GCSE passes (grade C or above) including Maths, and English - ICT would be desirable.
- Reliability and punctuality
- Health and safety mindset
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Problem Solving
Adaptability to Change
Effective Listening
Confidence
Donnelly Group
As Northern Ireland’s largest family-owned motor retailer, the Donnelly Group offers customers the best deals on a huge selection of new cars, used cars, and commercial vehicles. Built on customer service over 70 years ago, the Donnelly Group prides itself on the quality of service provided to every customer throughout the process of matching them to a vehicle that suits their needs, requirements, and budget. With nine locations across Northern Ireland in Ballymena, Bangor, Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, Dungannon, Dungannon M1, Eglinton, Enniskillen, Mallusk, and Maydown Derry/Londonderry, motorists are never far away from a Donnelly Group showroom.
The Donnelly Group has been synonymous with the motor industry in Northern Ireland since 1947 when Peter Donnelly started a vehicle repair and taxi business in Caledon on the border of Co Tyrone and Armagh. Since then the Donnelly Group has become the largest family-owned automotive company in Northern Ireland. We offer competitive salaries, industry-leading work-life balance, generous holiday allowance, continuous training and development, wide-ranging benefits, and an opportunity to give volunteering time back to the communities within which we serve through the Donnelly Group Foundation.
Our teams across all our branches get involved with fundraising for our nominated charity partner, through football tournaments, Donnelly Group bake-off events, dragon boat racing, abseiling, cycling events as well as having a ‘Foundation Day’; a paid day off, to get involved with community projects. We like to feel that we work hard and play hard.
Our benefits
Vacation, Paid time off
Performance bonuses
Paid sick days
Retirement plan and/or pension
Office perks
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Free parking
Cycle to work
Referral bonus
Competitive salary
Family and friends rates
Long service recognition
Employee Assistance Scheme
Perks Card
Wellbeing Scheme
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Long service awards
Service recognition increases to annual leave
Company employee App
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