LSH Auto Takes Apprenticeship Opportunities to Schools and Colleges

06.03.2026

LSH Auto is stepping up its search for the next generation of automotive apprentices by visiting schools and colleges across the Midlands and North West this month, as part of an ongoing programme to introduce young people to careers in the automotive industry.

The initiative follows a successful apprenticeship open evening held earlier this year at Mercedes-Benz of Birmingham, where prospective apprentices were invited to tour the facilities, meet current apprentices and learn more about the opportunities available within the business.

LSH Auto has since attended careers events across the region, meeting students and discussing the wide range of roles available within the automotive sector. The team has already visited Tamworth College and will be speaking with students at Coventry College and several schools in Solihull and Greater Manchester over the coming weeks.

Becky Pitt, Talent Acquisition Specialist at LSH Auto, said: “We’re passionate about helping young people discover the opportunities available in the automotive industry. Many students may not realise just how many different career paths exist within a modern dealership, from technical roles through to customer service and parts operations.

“Events like careers fairs and our open evenings allow us to meet students face-to-face, answer their questions and give them a clear picture of what an apprenticeship with LSH Auto could look like.

“Becoming an apprentice is a fantastic way to earn money and gain a qualification while gaining experience in your chosen career. We currently have 47 apprentices working across our Mercedes-Benz dealerships in Birmingham, Solihull, Tamworth, Stockport, Macclesfield, and Whitefield.”

LSH Auto offers nine courses leading to NVQ Level 3 qualifications. The three-year apprenticeships include Light Vehicle Technician, Retail Parts Advisor, Paint Technician, and Mechanical, Electrical, and Trim (MET) Technician. Eighteen-month apprenticeships include Customer Service Expert.

The company’s Stockport facility is home to one of the largest Body, Paint & Preparation Centres in the UK and LSH Auto has partnered with Bolton College to offer specialist apprenticeships for Paint Technicians, Panel Beaters, and MET Technicians.

Anyone interested in learning more about apprenticeship opportunities with LSH Auto can find further information and current vacancies at:

https://mercedes-benztraining.co.uk/