A supportive and straightforward 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.
Once you’ve applied, you should receive an update via email within 5 working days outlining the next steps. If you haven’t heard from us after this time, it’s likely that your application has not been successful on this occasion.
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.
We’ll be on the lookout for some of the following attributes:
- 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
We welcome applications from everyone irrespective of gender and ethnic group 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.
The Application Process Explained
Your application will be carefully reviewed by our Recruitment Team. Should your application be progressed to the next stage, you can expect to receive a response within five working days.
If you are successful in your initial application you will be invited to participate in a short telephone interview.
Finally candidates are invited to meet with their local Ford Dealer 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.
For more information take a look at our helpful FAQs, Telephone Interview Guidance and Dealer Interview Guidance sheets which’ll tell you more.
Apprentice Pay
Our Ford Dealers dictate the remuneration that our learners receive. All Dealers 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. For more information about the opportunity or to discuss your application, please contact the Recruitment and Selection Team on apprenticeships@calexuk.com.
Frequently asked questions
We recruit throughout the year, depending on individual Ford Dealer requirements. Successful applicants are employed by the local Ford Dealer and start their Apprenticeship shortly afterwards. Off the job training blocks are scheduled to run in line with the academic year. An Apprentice Development Coach from the Ford Apprenticeship Programme will visit the Apprentice at their place of work to review, support and progress their on the job training.
Will I need to go away for training?
Yes. Off the job training is delivered in 4 day blocks, spread over the academic year at the Henry Ford Academy in Daventry or our partner sites in Scotland Wales and Ireland. Accommodation is arranged ahead of each block of training. The cost of Accommodation and travel is paid for by the employer.
Our Ford Retailers dictate the remuneration that our learners receive. All Retailers are required to pay National Apprenticeship Wage or National Minimum Wage dependant on length of apprenticeship / 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 on 01235 538 611.
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 your local Ford Dealer will recruit then please contact us directly.
Your application will be carefully reviewed by our Recruitment Team. Should your application be shortlisted for the next stage, you can expect to receive a response within five working days.
If you are successful in your initial application you will be invited to participate in a short telephone interview.
Finally candidates are invited to meet with their local Ford Dealer 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.
Successful applicants will be employed by their local Ford Dealer.
Your training is delivered both in the apprentice’s place of work and via block release training delivered at the Henry Ford Academy in Daventry our partner sites in Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Apprentices attend block release training at the Henry Ford Academy in Daventry these are typically 4 day blocks of 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 Training Centre. At the end of each Block Training week the Apprentice receives a detailed block 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.
The Henry Ford Academy
Royal Oak Way South
Daventry
NN118NT
Mon-Fri 8:00am-17:00pm
Age: 16+
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)
Inclusion policy
The Ford Apprenticeship Programme is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and to creating an inclusive working environment, where you are encouraged and assisted to reach your full potential.