Remit named MAN training partner

MAN Truck and Bus UK has appointed Remit Group to deliver its apprenticeship programmes nationally.

Remit will support the development of the MAN Apprenticeship Academy, which has seen more than 2,000 apprentices graduate since it was established in 1996.

Under this new partnership, apprentices recruited and trained within the MAN Apprenticeship Academy will work towards achieving the Heavy Vehicle Technician Standard Level 3, as well as a range of non-technical programmes for those working in sales and aftersales roles.

Delivery of the technical apprenticeships will be a combination of theoretical and practical learning, with technical skills and behaviours honed at Remit’s Automotive Academy in Derby and work-based practical experience supported by Remit’s Development Coaches and mentors from within the MAN Retail network.

Thomas Hemmerich, managing director MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd said: “Our apprenticeship scheme is one of the company’s greatest success stories and it is testament to MAN’s growing reputation as a dynamic, technologically advanced engineering company. With the support of Remit Group, the experience and learning our apprentices receive will undoubtedly provide the technical expertise and in-depth product knowledge that will enable them to deliver outstanding service to our customers’ way into the future.”

Sue Pittock, Remit’s chief executive, said: “Through this partnership we are confident that we are able to deliver a programme that befits such a prestigious organisation and we look forward to creating an environment that develops excellent apprentices, and ultimately technicians of the highest quality who will add real value to the MAN Truck Retail network and keep MAN Trucks, Vans and Buses out on the road and earning.”