TrustFord plans to recruit 75 new apprentices throughout its enterprise this yr.
The Ford seller Group – which was named Chief in Variety and Inclusion at te 2022 AM Awards – has quite a lot of roles on supply at its dealerships in England, Northern Eire, and the Channel Islands.
Positions embrace technician, components advisor, gross sales administrator, bodyshop technician and accounts apprentice.
As a part of its enterprise dedication to rising and retaining {industry} expertise, many TrustFord apprentices are supplied a full-time job on the finish of their coaching
Sharon Ashcroft, human sources director at TrustFord, stated: “At TrustFord we’re dedicated to attracting expertise from all walks of life and I’m actually proud we proceed to supply individuals a route into the automotive {industry} via our apprenticeship scheme.
“Many earlier apprentices have gained everlasting roles and stayed with us as they progress via the corporate, underpinning our ambition to develop and retain the very best individuals. I’d urge anybody serious about these roles to use as quickly as doable.”
The seller group’s apprenticeship scheme is open to anybody over the age of 16 and consists of on-the-job coaching, alongside off-site coaching, constructing in direction of industry-recognised {qualifications}.
Automotive companies are lacking out on apprenticeships that might assist fill the abilities hole, says the Institute of the Motor Business (IMI).
Forward of Nationwide Apprenticeship Week (February 6-12, 2023), the IMI is asking for companies to ‘embrace apprenticeships’ and the advantages they convey.
On common, 65% of all apprenticeships within the UK are supported by levy funds, however simply 52% of automotive apprenticeships obtained such assist in 2022, leaving the sector within the backside third of all UK sectors hiring apprentices.
IMI chief govt Steve Nash has asserted that aftersales suppliers should keep their coaching and apprenticeship provision as vehicles outfitted with new highway expertise entre the market this yr.
Utilising apprenticeship schemes will help garages, workshops and restore centres recruit new expertise who will become expert and competent professionals, the IMI stated.