Aspiring mechanics sought by car dealership

VOLKSWAGEN stockists JCT600 are on the hunt for its next generation of mechanics with an scheme which will boast 115 apprentices.

The family-run dealership is looking for apprentices to work in its Rotherham branch, off Bawtry Road, Wickersley, as part of the scheme which aims to adds 27 new comers with its latest recruitment drive.

Successful applicants will fulfil two and three years apprenticeships and emerge with an NVQ Level 3 qualifications alongside IMI Technical Certificates.

Nineteen-year-old Chris Pape of Fulford, York, who has just completed the first year of his three year apprenticeship as a technician with JCT600 York Audi, said: “My brother's a mechanic and I've wanted to work with cars all my life so the JCT600 apprenticeship was a dream come true. 

“It means that I can work my way up and learn everything I can - as well as the on-the-job training."

John Tordoff, chief executive of JCT600, said: "Our apprentice scheme is once again proving very popular with over 200 applications received so far and more still coming in.

“Having successfully recruited a record number of apprentices last year, we are keen to keep up the momentum by continuing to attract and nurture young talent for the future.”

For more information about JCT600’s apprenticeship scheme, or apply for a post, visit http://www.jct600.co.uk/about-jct600/careers/.