In order to gain a place on the Apprenticeship programme, you must be sponsored by a Volvo dealership local to your home. Here, you will be a full time employee of the dealer from day one and become part of the technical/parts team while you train.
Here at Volvo, we pride ourselves on product innovation and excellence. We provide a commitment to our customers that they will always receive second to none service levels – to do this we must ensure that our people are trained to the highest possible standards.
A successful business demands a skilled workforce to improve its bottom line. A skilled workforce demands training and knowledge. That is why we created the Volvo Apprenticeship Programme.
We provide all our apprentices with the skills needed to become fully qualified and competent individuals with a secure vocation at Volvo. A Volvo trained apprentice will become a top class asset to our business for years to come, we like to invest well into our future.
"My dedication and hard work meant I successfully qualified as a Technician and have been appointed my own Apprentice Technician to mentor. Having been through the complex process myself makes it easier to offer invaluable support and direction" - Sam Fazackerley, Thomas Hardie Commercials dealer.
Based at Stephenson College in Coalville, Leicestershire, the workshops are fully-equipped with latest Volvo vehicles and most up-to-date equipment and tools to give you a cutting-edge training programme. You’ll also have access to various facilities including two campus restaurants, a fully-equipped fitness suite and an on-site hairdressers. Lecturers always have the latest knowledge on our products to enhance your training experience.
“From working with the latest technology, to our highly skilled staff, we are committed to giving you the best step forward into the future” - Commercial Academy Manager, Volvo Trucks UK & Ireland.
What are the Benefits?
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At Volvo, we have built a culture based on quality, safety, care for the environment and total respect for the individual. If you want to progress, then we’ll do everything we can to help you achieve your goals. With a network of over 80 Volvo Workshops throughout the UK, and many more worldwide, completing an apprenticeship could be the beginning of your path to new roles, teams, skills and opportunities across the business.
On successfully completing the Volvo Apprentice Programme, you will have gained national qualifications recognised throughout the automotive industry:
In addition, Volvo holds an event where you and your family will be invited to a special graduation day to receive your certificates and possibly a special merit award at the end of your apprenticeship.
"Securing this award is further evidence of how far I've come since my initial appointment ad in a relatively short amount of time too, something which I'm personally incredibly proud of" - Sam Fazackerley, Thomas Hardie Commercials dealer.
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You will carry out your training through fifteen two-week periods on the HGV Programme and ten one-week periods on the Parts Programme at the bespoke Volvo Training Academy, based at Stephenson College in Coalville, Leicestershire. The centre is equipped with the latest Volvo vehicles and you will have use of the most up to date equipment and tools. You will also be trained by Volvo time served master technicians, with the latest Volvo knowledge.
The Volvo Training Academy is located at Stephenson College in Coalville, Leicestershire. It is a modern professional college with great facilities such as an on- site health and fitness suite and a beauty salon. The college has become a hub for Motor Vehicle and has links with a number of major HGV companies.You can find out a little more about the college on the website provided; www.stephensoncoll.ac.uk
Yes. All apprentices who are successful in gaining a position at a Volvo dealership will be contracted and paid as a full time employee with that dealer.
You will carry out your training through fifteen two-week periods at the bespoke Volvo Training Academy, based at Stephenson College in Coalville, Leicestershire. The centre is equipped with the latest Volvo vehicles and you will have use of the most up to date equipment and tools. You will also be trained by Volvo time served master technicians, with the latest Volvo knowledge.
You will study a Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance and repair or Parts. The duration of these qualifications will be three years for HGV or 2 years for Parts. Your fourth year on the HGV Apprenticeship will be spent developing your skills at your dealer-point. At the end of your fourth year, you will become a fully qualified member of Volvo Trucks. Both the above qualifications are recognised and highly valued throughout the motor industry.
No, it doesn't. At Volvo you will be encouraged to increase your knowledge with future technical training courses, exciting team building weekends and even the option for the right apprentice to study for Higher education. The opportunities within a global organisation like Volvo are endless. For the right, focused individuals we can offer a clear career path to Frontline Technician/Parts Supervisor that may even lead to product or training specialist at Volvo.
Attendance at Stephenson College will be on a block release basis. Apprentices’ will be required to attend Stephenson College on a two-week block for HGV or one-week block for Parts every six weeks. Accommodation and travel cost(s) will be covered by the company. Apprentices stay at the college Monday-Thursday night and return home for the weekends.
Apprentices will stay with local hosts provided by Stephenson College on a dinner, bed and breakfast basis only. Accommodation is local to the college and has been carefully vetted for suitability. All relevant DBS checks have also been done by the college. All hosts are very used to having apprentices stay. Apprentices will stay in accommodation with at least one other apprentice.
Your travel arrangements will be arranged in advance by your dealer-point, and depending on where your dealer-point is based, you may be travelling by car, bus, train or air.
Individuals are then expected to make their own way to Stephenson College on a Monday morning.
Driving
If apprentices choose to drive to college you should ensure that their insurance covers for Business use. Parking is available at the college free of charge.
Air
The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport. Flights are pre booked in advance prior to your block. A free bus will be available to pick apprentices from outside arrivals at EMA.
Train
The nearest train station to the college is Leicester. Train travel will be booked in advance through the company. A free bus is available every Monday morning to collect apprentices from the train station at 10:30am. It will also take apprentices back to the station on Friday afternoon at 12:00pm.
Apprentices may choose to drive to their local accommodation each day. Alternatively there is a free college bus that will pick apprentices up in the morning and drop them off in the afternoon.
No, it doesn't. At Volvo you will be encouraged to increase your knowledge with future technical training courses, exciting team building weekends and even the option for the right apprentice to study for Higher education. The opportunities within a global organisation like Volvo are endless. For the right, focused individuals we can offer a clear career path to Frontline Technician/Parts Supervisor that may even lead to product or training specialist at Volvo.
The training is completely free of charge and paid for by Volvo. The only cost to you is your dedication and commitment to succeed.
Mentoring/Buddy Scheme – Volvo provides continuous support to their apprentices to ensure that they receive the best experience possible and develop to the best of their ability at every opportunity.
State of the art facilities - At our Volvo Training Academy we have our own bespoke workshops to ensure we can replicate the workshop environment experienced in the network.
Expert Lecturers – Each of our Volvo Lecturers have all previously been a Volvo Technician, or experienced our industry, therefore they truly understand how apprentices need to develop and assist by delivering “Award-Winning” training.
Salary – Our apprenticeship(s) give apprentices the opportunity to earn whilst you are learning.
Be part of our brand – Our apprenticeships offer the opportunity to work for a premium brand that values their employees’ development, whilst being involved with one of the largest HGV Apprenticeship Programmes’ in the UK.
To enrol for the either of the listed Volvo Apprenticeships you must be aged 16 or over and have the right attitude to learn, by showcasing large determination and commitment to succeed.
