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    Connolly Motor Group
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    Ref: #APP-2435489
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    Ballina , Mayo,
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    No of positions: 1
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    Published On: 24 Feb 2026
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    Closing On: 19 Mar 2026

Job Description
First Year Apprentice Vacancy
Job Title:        Apprenticeship Programme: 1st Year Apprentice
Responsible to:    Service Manager

Main Purpose of Job:
At Connolly Motor Group we are one of Irelands No.1 Aftersales Dealers for Audi, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, SEAT, Cupra, Hyundai, Volvo and MG with sites in Ballina, Sligo,  Galway and Letterkenny. Due to expansion and as part of our Apprenticeship Programme we are currently interested in recruiting 1st year Service Apprentices within Motor Mechanics to join our growing team in Volkswagen and Audi Ballina.
The role:
The apprenticeship offered will be for a 4-year period and will involve both on the job and off the job training. On successful completion of your apprenticeship, you will receive a nationally and internationally recognised FETAC Level 6 Craft Certificate.
The person:
Skills and Competencies:
•    Minimum SOLAS entry requirements is essential
•    Leaving Certificate with a pass in Ordinary level Maths is essential
•    Ability to work in a team
•    Ability to work on own initiative 
•    Display a keen interest in Motor Vehicles
•    Interested in working in a fast-paced environment
•    Attention to detail is fundamental to ensure quality is consistently delivered
•    Continuous improvement mindset
•    Full Clean Drivers license
We understand the importance of investing in our apprentices, we provide a fully equipped toolbox to the value of €3,000, training and development, uniforms, working with world class brands, employee assistance programme, career progression post apprenticeship, further education and other benefits.
If you are driven, customer focused, with a continuous improvement mindset we would be interested to hear from you.

Are you interested to hear more about Connolly Motor Group and the Apprenticeship Programme? Click on the links below.
Connolly Motor Group Click here https://www.connollys.ie/

Apprenticeship Programme at Connolly’s Click here  https://www.connollys.ie/careers/technician-apprenticeship-programme/

Apprenticeship Programme Overview  Click here https://www.apprenticeship.ie/career-seekers/get-started/learn-more/motor/motor-mechanics-l6

Apprenticeships In The Irish Motor Industry Click here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VsOjrdH7dxc

Employer Information
Address
Kevin Connolly Car Sales Ltd.
Behybaun
Ballina
Co. Mayo
Contact
 Jackie
 apprenticeships@connollys.ie
 http://www.connollys.ie
For more information please see apprenticeship.ie
Note: As part of the national apprenticeship system, there are formal requirements for approval of an employer's suitability to train apprentices and for registration of apprentices. Advertising on this site does not guarantee that Employers are approved to recruit and train for apprenticeship positions.
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