Donnelly Group
Apprentice Technician - Level 3
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Location: Donnelly VW, Courtauld Way, Eglinton
About The Role
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.
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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About The Company
The Donnelly Group has been synonymous with the motor industry in Northern Ireland since 1947 when Peter Donnelly started a vehicle repair and taxi business in Caledon on the border of Co Tyrone and Armagh. Since then the Donnelly Group has become the largest family-owned automotive company in Northern Ireland. We offer competitive salaries, industry-leading work-life balance, generous holiday allowance, continuous training and development, wide-ranging benefits, and an opportunity to give volunteering time back to the communities within which we serve through the Donnelly Group Foundation.
Company Culture
Our teams across all our branches get involved with fundraising for our nominated charity partner, through football tournaments, Donnelly Group bake-off events, dragon boat racing, abseiling, cycling events as well as having a ‘Foundation Day’; a paid day off, to get involved with community projects. We like to feel that we work hard and play hard.
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Skills Needed
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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
- Completed Light Vehicle Level 2 qualification
Desired Criteria
Closing Date: Tuesday 28th July, 2026
Contract Type: Full time
Salary: Based on Experience
Donnelly Group is an equal opportunities employer
The company reserves the right to expand the short listing criteria to facilitate the short listing process
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