Special Skills Vehicle Repair Apprenticeship

Sunderland - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Special Skills Vehicle Repair Apprentice Nissan Sunderland

Accelerate your career as a specialist vehicle repair manufacturing operative.

On this three-year apprenticeship youll experience the best of both worlds: first-rate college learning alongside hands-on real-world experience in our plant. Youll work in either Quality Assurance or on the Final Line identifying and carrying out vehicle repairs while gaining valuable industry knowledge in repair standards across all parts of the car.

Your Pathway to a Future Career

This isnt just an apprenticeshipits your opportunity to become a valued member of our team.

Youll collaborate closely with experts in production engineering and maintenance learning from their experience while making real contributions from day one. We treat our apprentices as equals giving you the chance to develop practical skills and life experience that will shape your career.

Its a challenging rewarding scheme designed to help you grow as far as you want to go. While shift work is part of the role well support you with training and benefits that reflect your potential.

Benefits include: private healthcare pension scheme employee discounts monthly prize draws and access to our discounted car scheme*

(*Eligible after 6 months employment)

If youre curious motivated and eager to contribute to the future of sustainable mobility apply now and accelerate your career with a Nissan Manufacturing apprenticeship.

Starting salary: 17400.58 per year

Location: Nissan Sunderland plant (SR5 3NS) and local college sites

Hours: 39 per week

Duration: 3 years

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity & Inclusion

We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups including women ethnic minorities individuals with disabilities and those from socially or economically disadvantaged communities. We value the unique perspectives and experiences everyone brings and believe diversity strengthens our workplace.

Accessibility and Adjustments

If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment processsuch as accessible interview formats extra time assistive technologies or workplace adaptations please let us know. We will work with you to ensure you can participate fully and comfortably. All recruitment materials and assessments can be provided in accessible formats.

Supporting Candidates Facing Economic Disadvantage

We understand that economic circumstances can create barriers to applying for roles. If costs such as travel technological access or other practical constraints may prevent you from taking part in our recruitment process please contact us. Wherever possible we will offer support such as virtual interview options reimbursement of essential travel costs or alternative assessment arrangements.

What Youll Need

4 GCSEs or equivalent (achieved or predicted):

Mathematics (Grade AD or 3)

English Language (Grade AD or 3)

Two other subjects (Grade AD or 3) one to be a science subject

OR Functional Skills Level 2

A positive can-do attitude and motivation to learn

Age 16 or over at the start of the apprenticeship

Ability to commute to Nissan Sunderland and local college sites

Eligibility to work in the UK (must have ordinarily resided in the UK & Islands for at least 3 years by Sept 2026)

What Youll Be Doing

Split your time between college learning and practical work in our plant

Work in either Quality Assurance or on the Final Line identifying and carrying out vehicle repairs

Learn industry-standard tools and techniques including lean manufacturing principles and Kaizen methodology

Gain hands-on experience with tooling equipment and machinery in a technically advanced environment

Contribute to projects ranging from refinishing and repairs to quality checks and process improvements

By the end of your apprenticeship youll have the chance to achieve:

Motor vehicle service and maintenance technician level 3 - light vehicle*

(*subject to performance. All qualifications may be subject to change).

Additional Information

We maintain a safe and healthy workplace which includes pre-employment testing for drugs and alcohol.

Communication about your application will be via email. Please check regularly.

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Sunderland United Kingdom

Special Skills Vehicle Repair Apprentice Nissan SunderlandAccelerate your career as a specialist vehicle repair manufacturing operative.On this three-year apprenticeship youll experience the best of both worlds: first-rate college learning alongside hands-on real-world experience in our plant. Youl...