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Donnelly Group

Apprentice Technician - Level 3

Derry/Londonderry
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Job Description

Location: Donnelly Group, Maydown Industrial Estate, 15A Carrakeel Drive, Maydown

The Donnelly Group is currently recruiting for a Level 3 Apprentice Technician seeking to establish a career in the Motor industry.

We are proud of our apprentices, their passion for our brand and their determination to learn, develop and surpass in their careers. Our apprentices are fundamental to our continuing success and development of some of the most renowned car manufacturers in the motor industry. Donnelly Group will support your chosen career from an Apprentice Technician, onwards to a Master Technician and onto Senior Management.

As part of the Donnelly Group family, you’ll be part of an iconic world-leading brand portfolio, with a heritage spanning 70 years. This opens up access to some of the world’s most famous vehicles, enabling you to continually develop your skills by training to achieve a full understanding of the latest vehicles and technologies.

About The Role

Join our apprentice scheme and you will get the opportunity to obtain a third level qualification, enhancing your career prospects. With a team of experienced mentors and on the job training while you earn, our apprenticeship programme offers job security and a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your long term career with Donnelly Group.

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  • Supporting our people at work and beyond.
  • 30 Days’ Holiday — increasing with long service
  • Health Cash Back Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme — including GP Anytime
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
  • Pension Provision & Life Assurance
  • Access to Discounted Private Medical Cover
  • Retail Discounts through BenefitHub
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Kingsbridge Diamond Membership Club
  • Continuous Development & Learning

Additional Information

This is not an exhaustive list of duties, and the post holder may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks as directed by the line manager.

Donnelly Group reserves the right to expand the short-listing criteria to facilitate the recruitment process.

Equal Opportunities

Donnelly Group is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and inclusion across our workforce.

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About The Company

Careers at Donnelly Group

For over 70 years, Donnelly Group has grown from a small family business in Caledon into Northern Ireland’s largest family-owned motor retailer. Today, our people are at the heart of everything we do across 22 leading automotive brands and 9 locations.

Whether you're starting out, changing direction or taking the next step in your career, you'll find opportunities across sales, aftersales, technicians, customer service, finance, marketing, administration and management.

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Explore our current vacancies and discover where a career with Donnelly Group could take you.

Company Culture

Our Values

Five shared values. One Donnelly family.

  • Team Ethos
  • Integrity
  • Passion
  • Trust & Respect
  • Innovation

Employee Benefits

  • Supporting our people at work and beyond.
  • 30 Days’ Holiday — increasing with long service
  • Health Cash Back Scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme — including GP Anytime
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Pay
  • Pension Provision & Life Assurance
  • Access to Discounted Private Medical Cover
  • Retail Discounts through BenefitHub
  • Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Kingsbridge Diamond Membership Club
  • Continuous Development & Learning

Required Criteria

  • Able to demonstrate effective communication and team-working ability
  • Demonstrate good problem solving techniques and methodical approach to tasks
  • Must have desire to succeed in a career within the Motor Industry
  • Be enrolled with a College/Training Provider, completing Level 3 in Light/Motor Vehicle
  • Completed Light Vehicle Level 2 qualification

Desired Criteria

Closing Date: Friday 11th September, 2026

Contract Type: fulltime

Salary: Based on Experience

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Skills

Communication
Teamwork
Problem Solving
Methodical Approach
Vehicle Maintenance
Automotive Technology

Location

Derry/Londonderry, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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