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National recognition for Sunderland apprentice

10/07/2023

Jason Kirtley, who is an Aftersales Apprentice Painter at the Vertu Accident Repair Centre in West Boldon, has been named as one of the top two BMW apprentices in the country.

Jason, who joined the Vertu Motors group in 2019, was runner-up in the BMW Apprentice of the Year awards, which were judged on evidence of his ongoing work submitted to BMW, despite the Covid pandemic delaying his progression. Jason is about to complete his final apprenticeship assessment this month.

Andrew Goodings, Vertu Accident Repair Centre Manager, said: “Developing our colleagues is key to a successful business, and apprenticeships play a huge role in this.

“Jason is a fantastic young man who has worked and learned diligently during the course of his apprenticeship and fully deserves this recognition.

“The pandemic interrupted his apprenticeship but he is now nearing the end and I am in no doubt he will go on to be a valued colleague at Vertu Motors.”

Jason Kirtley said: “The support I’ve had from Vertu has been amazing and I’m very grateful to Andrew and the team.

“Just to be nominated by BMW was brilliant but to be runner up out of all the apprentices is not something I thought would happen. I love my job and the training I have received is second to none. I am now looking forward to finishing my apprenticeship and continuing my career at Vertu Motors.”

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Notes to Editors Vertu Motors is the third largest automotive retailer in the UK with a network of 190 sales outlets across the UK. Its dealerships operate predominantly under the Bristol Street Motors, Vertu and Macklin Motors brand names.

Vertu Motors was established in November 2006 with the strategy to consolidate the UK motor retail sector. It is intended that the Group will continue to acquire motor retail operations to grow a scaled dealership group. The Group’s acquisition strategy is supplemented by a focused organic growth strategy to drive operational efficiencies through its national dealership network.

The Group currently operates 186 franchised sales outlets and 4 non-franchised sales operations from 140 locations across the UK.

Vertu’s Mission Statement is to “deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust”.

Vertu Motors Group websites – https://investors.vertumotors.com/ /www.vertucareers.com

Vertu brand websites – www.vertumotors.com / www.bristolstreet.co.uk / www.vertuhonda.com / www.vertutoyota.com / www.macklinmotors.co.uk / www.vertumotorcyles.com
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