National Apprenticeship Week 2026: Meet Our Apprentices at Lloyd Kia Volkswagen West Cumbria

Ready to kickstart your career? Take the first step towards a rewarding future with Lloyd Motor Group's Apprenticeship programmes.

For National Apprenticeship Week 2026, we're shining the spotlight on our apprentices thriving at Lloyd Volkswagen West Cumbria and Lloyd Kia West Cumbria.

From our workshops to our parts departments, customer service areas, and finance offices, our apprentices are gaining invaluable experience across multiple departments while receiving top-quality training and working with premium automotive brands like Kia and Volkswagen.

Read on to hear from some of our fantastic apprentices about their own experiences...

Why did you choose to do a technician apprenticeship at Lloyd Motor Group?
"Lloyd Motor Group presented a welcoming and friendly approach towards work life which seemed perfect for my career in the Motor Trade."

Can you share a specific project you worked on and feel proud about?
"One project I'm most proud of was diagnosing a water ingress. The reward of finally finding the hole in the roof made me proud of my determination."

Sophie McKee - Lloyd Volkswagen Service Advisor Apprentice

What are you enjoying the most about your apprenticeship?
"I am enjoying meeting new people and gaining new skills such as confidence and communication."

What would you say to someone thinking about applying for a service advisor apprenticeship at Lloyd Motor Group?
"I would say being a service advisor is a good place to start if you want to progress in the Motor Trade as it gives you all the basic life skills."

Amelia Hill - Lloyd Kia Service Advisor Apprentice 

Tell us a bit about what your apprenticeship involves and your current role.
"I am an apprentice service advisor at Lloyd Kia West Cumbria, my job involves customer interaction, advising customers of repairs and servicing required on their vehicles, administrative tasks and ensuring the customers service is the best I can provide."

Can you share a lesson or skill you've learned during your apprenticeship so far that you have found particularly valuable?
"Learning about the product and technical understanding so I can help with customer queries in a mature and professional manner." 

Joe Thew - Lloyd Kia Technician

Tell us a bit about what your apprenticeship involves and your current role.
"Learning in the workshop with the guidance from my workshop controller and my mentor. Current roles include repairing and maintaining vehicles with the guidance from experienced colleagues & also housekeeping with my fellow apprentices." 

If you could give someone starting an apprenticeship, what advice would you give them?
"They should be prepared to learn and have a positive attitude every day. Always listen to your colleague there here to help."

Charlie Solby - Lloyd Kia Technician 

What has been your standout highlight from your apprenticeship so far?
"Learning how to work on engines and confidently on cars of all types."

What has been your favourite model to work on?
"The Kia XCeed"

Bethany Andrew - Accounts/Admin Apprentice

Why did you choose to do an apprenticeship at Lloyd Motor Group?

"I chose to do an apprenticeship at Lloyd Motor Group because whilst I am interested in pursuing a career in accounts, I also wanted some day-to-day variety and to learn additional skills in my work. Lloyd Motor Group was recommended to me by a friend as a supportive network where no two days are the same, so when I saw the opportunity advertised, I knew I'd be stupid not to apply!"

What's the best thing about training on the job rather than just in a classroom?

"The best thing about training on the job as well as in the classroom is that I get to put my learning into practice straight away and see the theoretical side being used in real time work. It's can be easy for learning to become monotonous when you're sat in a classroom all the time, but being able to put my learning into practice reinforces my newly learnt knowledge and keeps it fresh in my head! It also helps me see the areas where I might be struggling, but being in the workplace means when I do need help all I have to do is ask!"

Ready to Apply for an Apprenticeship?

At Lloyd Motor Group, our apprentices aren't just employees, they're valued members of our team from day one. You'll work alongside passionate professionals who are genuinely invested in your success, in an environment where questions are encouraged and development is celebrated.

This National Apprenticeship Week, we're excited to welcome the next generation of talent to our team. Could that be you?

Download our apprenticeship application form today and discover where your potential can take you.

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