Lookers has launched a new graduate programme for 2024, providing aspiring graduates from across the UK an early opportunity to build a sustainable fast-track career within motor industry.
The major dealer group, which represents 33 volume and premium brands and has more than 150 franchised locations across the UK, sees supporting early careers and delivering best-in-class training and apprenticeship opportunities as a major priority. The annual ‘Jump Start’ early careers programme is aimed at providing young people with an opportunity to work with industry experts and gain valuable experience in the automotive industry.
This year, Lookers is on the hunt for 10 future-focused graduates from across the UK to join its 24-month structured training programme, which aims to accelerate a career in management at the motoring group after the trainees gain valuable experience working in every area of the business.
Graduates will receive a structured professional and personal development programme, comprehensive induction, focused learning assignments, peer mentorship and coaching, job rotation and role specific training as well as attending regular meetings with senior teams.
At the Lookers head office the graduates will gain insights into key business disciplines including HR, IT, Risk & Compliance, Marketing and Finance, followed by an expert introduction and training in sales, aftersales and servicing – all supported by Lookers’management teams and subject matter experts. Once the graduates have completed their final rotation, they can choose a specific area of the business and concentrate on the management side of that function.
Commenting on the launch of the 2024 programme Lookers chief people officer Chris Whitaker, said that the UK’s motoring industry is one of the most dynamic, exciting and innovative sectors with huge opportunity for career growth and earning potential, adding; “We’re expecting huge interest from talented, ambitious graduates from all disciplines looking for an unrivalled chance to work in the one of the country’s most successful, future-focused and vibrant motoring groups – it’s an exciting time for Lookers and we’re thrilled to be investing in our next generation of ambitious motoring industry leaders.”
Applications are now open and the deadline for entries is Friday 30th August. The 2024 intake will then take up their new positions at Lookers’ Head Office in Manchester in mid-September. Applicnts will need a 2:1 degree or above in business management, or in any discipline, and be eligible to live and work in the UK. Applications can be made here.
