MAZDA APPRENTICESHIPS

ADVICE & GUIDANCE

A supportive and straight-forward application process

All of our opportunities receive a really good response and so we’re looking for you to demonstrate why you stand out from the crowd. We’re not looking for the finished article; rather we want to identify those people that are ambitious and demonstrate a willingness to learn, who are excited by the prospect of working with our fantastic, technologically advanced vehicles and really engage in the recruitment process.

We aim to make the application process as straight-forward and supportive as possible. Our team of recruiters are always at hand to help and answer any questions that you have.

Once you have applied you’ll receive an email from us with an update within 5 working days which will clearly explain what happens next. If you’re in doubt, please drop us an email on apprenticeships@calexuk.com

We’ll be on the lookout for some of the following attributes:

We welcome applications from everyone who is keen to work in the automotive sector and appointment will be based on merit alone. Being committed to equal opportunities, if you have a disability please state this during the application process. Measures will be put in place to support you through your application and apprenticeship journey.

  • Willingness to learn
  • Team working/working with others
  • Motivation for the role & the Automotive Industry
  • Personal responsibility and career ownership
  • Problem solving
  • Attention to details
  • Honesty and respect

THE APPLICATION PROCESS EXPLAINED

  • Your application will be assessed by the Recruitment Team who will give you a status update within 5 working days.
  • If you are successful in your initial application you will be invited to participate in a short telephone interview.
  • Candidates are then shortlisted again and invited to meet with their local Retailer in the form of a face-to-face interview. This may extend to a second interview and in some cases a working trial.
  • At every stage we’ll support you to understand what’s expected of you. For more information take a look at our helpful FAQs.

APPRENTICE PAY

Our retailers dictate the remuneration that our learners receive. All Dealers are required to pay, at least, The National Minimum Wage for apprenticeships. If you are over 19 this may be for the first year of your programme and then you will be paid at least the National Minimum Wage related to your age.

More information about the minimum wage for apprentices can be found on the Government website.

Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that’s part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). For more information about the opportunity or to discuss your application, please contact the Recruitment Team at -apprenticeships@calexuk.com

FREQUENTY ASKED QUESTIONS

We recruit throughout the year, depending on individual retailer requirements. Successful applicants are employed by the local Mazda Dealer and start their Apprenticeship shortly afterwards. Off the job training blocks are scheduled to run in line with the academic year. A Coach or an Assessor from the Mazda Training Academy visits the Apprentice at their place of work to review, support and progress their on the job training.

Yes. Off the job training is delivered in one week blocks, spread over the academic year at the Mazda Training Academy in Stewartby

Accommodation is arranged ahead of each block of training. The cost of accommodation and travel is paid for by the employer.

Our retailers dictate the remuneration that our learners receive. All retailers are required to pay, at least, The National Minimum Wage.

More information about the minimum wage for apprentices can be found on the Government website.

Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that’s part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). For more information about the opportunity or to discuss your application, please contact the Recruitment Team on 01322 622750 or apprenticeships@calexuk.com

All vacancies are advertised on the website under the ‘Apply Now’ section. New vacancies are being added all of the time so it’s advisable to check the site regularly.

If you would like to discuss one of the roles that you have seen or enquire as to the likelihood that you’re local dealer will recruit then please contact us directly.

Your application will be assessed by the Recruitment Team who aim to update you on the status of your application within no more than 5 working days.

If you are successful in your initial application you will be invited to participate in a short telephone interview. Candidates are then shortlisted again and will be asked to complete some short web-based assessments.

Finally candidates are invited to meet with their local retailer in the form of a face-to-face interview. This may extend to a second interview and in some cases a working trial. More information will be shared with candidates as a part of the process. Feedback is made available to candidates at each stage.

Successful applicants will be employed by their local, franchised Mazda retailer. The identify of the retailer will be disclosed as a part of the recruitment/application process.

Your training is delivered both in the apprentice’s place of work and via block release training delivered at the Mazda Training Academy in Stewartby.

Apprentices attend block release training at the Mazda Training Academy in Stewartby and these are typically one week long, pre-allocated training dates. The number of weeks that an apprentice will attend will depend on the programme that they are enrolled onto.

The key benefit of Block Training is that an Apprentice gets a concentrated period of learning in our state of the art centre.

At the end of each Block Training week the Apprentice receives a detailed Module Report stating the subjects that have been covered, results of any exams that have been taken and feedback from the Trainer in terms of progression through the Programme.

A high percentage of apprentices are retained in the network, with their employer. A confirmed position, post-apprenticeship, is not guaranteed.

Age: 16+

Prior Attainment: GCSE (or equivalent) grade A*-C or 9-4 in Maths and English. Predicted grades are accepted, provided the final results meet the required standards.

In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve National 4 or above in English and Maths and either a Science or Technical subject. Standard Grades 1-4 and Intermediates are also accepted.

‘Equivalent’ grades include:

  • BTEC first diplomas and certificates
  • OCR Nationals
  • Key Skills Level 2
  • NVQs
  • Essential Skills (Wales)
  • Functional Skills Level 2
  • Core Skills (Scotland)
SEND SUPPORT
 
At Calex UK apprenticeships we wish to ensure our learners the best chance of success, we pride ourselves on offering a robust SEND support offer to all apprentices that is inclusive and tailored to the needs of the individual.
 
In order to ensure that we can fulfil this for our apprentices, it is key that we have any information regarding learning needs, difficulties and disabilities disclosed as early as possible in to your apprenticeship process.
 
Any information regarding SEND is managed by our Welfare Team and will remain confidential and is only shared with the appropriate staff and apprentice network with consent of the apprentice.
 
Should you want more information on our SEND offer, please contact our Safeguarding & SEND Coordinator, Vikki Lupton: victoria.lupton@calexuk.com

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