Northgate Vehicle Hire has invested in 30 apprentices across the country, adding to the 40 plus apprentices it already employs.

Out of the 30 new employees, who will gain hands on experience and structured training throughout their apprenticeships, 12 will be specifically trained on a certified Mercedes-Benz programme with the remaining 18 honing their skills via the Ford Masters apprenticeship programme.

The Ford Masters apprenticeship programme will be managed and co-ordinated on behalf of Ford by training partners Skillnet, with apprentices attending dedicated block release training at Daventry or Blackpool.

The Mercedes-Benz apprentice programme will be managed by the Mercedes-Benz in-house apprentice management team with the apprentices attending on a block release basis at the Mercedes-Benz training centre at Tongwell, Milton Keynes.