The Role
IT Apprentice supporting colleagues across multiple sites by setting up laptops, phones, and printers, troubleshooting technical issues, and learning Microsoft 365 and business systems. The role includes exposure to AI and automation tools such as ChatGPT and Copilot, guided development within a small IT team, and a funded Level 3 ICT apprenticeship involving virtual classes, lectures, coaching, and mentoring.
Summary Generated by Built In
Location: Guildford, Surrey
Salary: £18,000–£22,000, depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Team: A close-knit team of just four IT professionals — including you!
Kick-start your tech career and help shape the future!
Salary: £18,000–£22,000, depending on experience
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday
Team: A close-knit team of just four IT professionals — including you!
Kick-start your tech career and help shape the future!
At Vines Group, we’re passionate about exceptional vehicles and the technology that drives our business forward.
We’re looking for a curious, enthusiastic IT Apprentice. You’ll get hands-on experience, solve real-world problems, experiment with new technology and bring fresh ideas to the table.
You don’t need to know it all already — just bring your curiosity, creativity and passion for tech. We’ll help you build the skills to turn that passion into a career!
Ready to get hands-on with the tech of tomorrow? Let’s get started.
What You’ll Be Doing:
You’ll get hands-on experience with real technology from day one, with plenty of guidance and support from our experienced IT team.
- Build Your IT Skills: Learn to set up laptops, phones and printers, troubleshoot issues and support colleagues across multiple sites.
- Discover Business Technology: Get to grips with Microsoft 365, business systems and how technology keeps Vines Group moving.
- Learn with Support: Work alongside experienced colleagues who’ll guide you, share their knowledge and help you grow in confidence.
- AI & Automation: Discover tools like ChatGPT and Copilot to make everyday tasks smarter.
- University Program: Part of your apprenticeship you would be required to spend 20% of your time in a level 3 ICT program with Estio school of technology.
You will get to learn in a virtual classroom environment and attend lectures (recorded if you miss them), plus have access to a coach who can track and help with your progress and there to support you with any well-being concerns.
We’ll support you as you learn, develop new skills and build your future in tech!
We’ll support you as you learn, develop new skills and build your future in tech!
Who We’re Looking For:
You don’t need to be a tech expert — just curious, motivated and ready to learn!
What matters most:
- A genuine interest in IT, technology and solving problems.
- Confidence using computers, whether through school, hobbies or self-learning.
- Good communication skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
- GCSEs in Maths and English, ideally alongside IT or Science.
Bonus points if you’ve…
- Tried a bit of coding, such as Python, HTML or JavaScript.
- Experimented with AI tools like ChatGPT or automation tools.
- Enjoyed tinkering with technology or finding clever ways to solve problems.
What You’ll Get:
- A fully funded IT apprenticeship qualification.
- A structured development path with regular training and mentoring.
- £18,000 – £22,000 based on skills and experience with performance reviews and room for growth.
- Real-world experience in a premium, multi-site automotive business.
- Future progression
- A supportive, no-ego environment where your ideas are heard.
- Great Perks: Competitive pay, cool benefits, and plenty of room to grow.
- 24 Days Holiday: Plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days with service.
- Birthday Off: Celebrate your special day!
- Staff Purchase Scheme: Discounts on cars and motorbikes.
- Health Plan: Medical health cash plan.
- Enhanced Parental Benefits
- Flexible Holidays: Buy and sell holiday days.
- Growth Opportunities: Job shadowing scheme and training at the BMW Academy.
- Extra Perks: High street discount vouchers, sabbatical leave, long service awards, and much more!
For more details, check out our staff benefits.
Your Future at Vines
We’re investing in someone who will grow with us. If you’re the type of person who asks “How can we make this better?” — you’ll fit right in. This role will evolve with your skillset, and we’ll back you every step of the way. If that sounds like you, we want to hear from you.
About
As well as having the opportunity to work for the iconic BMW and MINI brands you will be part of a successful privately-owned business where our people are our greatest asset.Our mission is ‘to inspire each other to delight our customers’, we do this through our ‘Winning Together’ brand values;Working as One TeamBeing Warm and WelcomingDoing what you say you will doWe believe it’s these values which makes us successful.We all want to be proud of the company we work for and Vines have a great reputation of just that. We want people that not only share our commitment to working hard, but also a commitment to each other. That's why we want individuals that share in one another's success, and have a true belief in what they do.
Skills Required
- Genuine interest in IT, technology, and problem-solving
- Confidence using computers through school, hobbies, or self-learning
- Good communication skills
- Positive, can-do attitude
- GCSEs in Maths and English
- IT or Science GCSEs
- Coding experience with Python, HTML, or JavaScript
- Experience experimenting with AI or automation tools
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The Company
What We Do
Vines Group is a family-owned automotive retail group established in 1980. They operate as a prominent franchise for BMW, MINI, and Motorrad vehicles, providing new and used car sales, servicing, parts, and Motability support across the Gatwick, Guildford, and Redhill regions. The company is dedicated to delivering a premium customer experience through a professional and welcoming environment, supported by a team of informed enthusiasts.
