Capitol Volkswagen Service Technician Apprenticeship

Capitol Volkswagen Merthyr Tydfil Service Technician Apprenticeship - Job

Location:

Merthyr Tydfil CF48 1YA

Pay: £7.55 per hour

Apprenticeship - Level 3

Closing date: 05/02/2026. Interviews expected week commencing 05/02/2026. We reserve the right to close early.

The Service department is vital to the success of our business. From right first‑time fixes to delivering excellent customer service, our Service Technicians/Mechanics play a pivotal role in delighting our customers and encouraging their continued loyalty.

• Use diagnostic equipment to identify vehicle faults.
• Test 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 the customers and centre records.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work environment.

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 centre. Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Volkswagen Group National Learning Centre in Milton Keynes to complete their apprenticeship training. All training‑related costs are fully covered, including travel, accommodation and meals. In the workplace your dedicated mentor will support your continued learning.

As an apprentice you will also have the opportunity to attend Outward Bound, a personal development week which supports developing resilience, confidence and teamwork skills.

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)

We accept predicted grades and conditional offers can be made based on predicted grades.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate skills in logic and problem solving, pay attention to detail and be committed to completing this three‑year training programme.

We are looking for people passionate about our industry and brand. Some personal skills you should demonstrate are:

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Teamwork
• Strong communication
• Customer service

As part of our commitment to Diversity, Equality and Inclusion, all applications are automatically anonymised by our recruitment system. This aims to create a workforce reflective of the community we serve and eliminate 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.

To apply, please complete an online application via the link listed. Your application will be forwarded to our specialist recruitment team. If successful, they will contact you directly to guide you through the next stages.

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