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Apprenticeships
Whether you’re at the beginning of your career journey, or looking to take a new direction from the path you’re currently on, ODS apprenticeship programmes are open to all. As an apprentice with us, you’ll do a real job - so you can gain essential workplace experience, continue learning, and earn a wage too!
Sharing our values
Many of our apprenticeships have no minimum entry requirements. We’re looking for apprentices who are willing to learn and share our values.
ODS has high standards when it comes to delivering services, so we would need you to be keen to learn, and take personal responsibility, as well as being self-motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible.
In return, we will offer you a generous benefits package and you’ll be welcomed into friendly and supportive teams that will help you put your new-found skills into practice!
Apprentice benefits
Competitive pay.
Early starts, so you start earning and learn about ODS before you begin to study.
Once your induction is complete, you’ll have paid time off until your course starts with just weekly check-ins with your manager.
Travel subsistence for buses.
28 days leave a year raising to 32 after five years.
Excellent pension provision.
Apprentice network events.
Retail discounts.
Highly reduced gym membership.
Apprenticeship FAQs
Find the answers to some of our most commonly asked questions:
ODS wants to support applicants from all walks of life.
If a full time apprenticeship doesn’t work for you, or there may be barriers to you completing an apprenticeship, contact us to discuss your options. You can reach us by emailing odsapprenticeships@odsgroup.co.uk or you can write to us at L&D Team, Oxford Direct Services, Marsh Road, Oxford, OX4 2HH
Motor Vehicle Service & Maintenance Technician Level 3
A Motor Vehicle Service and Maintenance Technician services and repairs cars and vans and works in our Motor Transport department dealing with many different makes of vehicles.
After successful completion you will be able to apply for professional registration with EngTec.
Salary - £12,347 year 1, ranging to £20,498 year 3 (or National Minimum Wage for age group)
Entry requirements - Math & English GCSE level 4 or C grade.
