Insurance broker AbbeyAutoline has launched a recruitment drive for school leavers and young professionals as part of its apprenticeship programme.
Run in partnership with Belfast Met, the scheme offers participants the chance to gain recognised level 2 and 3 NVQ qualifications in financial services while gaining practical experience working full-time within AbbeyAutoline’s personal lines sales team.
The broker said apprentices earn a competitive starting salary, rising after 12 months and upon successful completion of the level 2 apprenticeship qualification.
“Our apprenticeship programme is designed to offer more than just a job,” said Wendy Close, group HR director at the AbbeyAutoline.
“It provides participants with a fantastic opportunity to earn while they learn, gaining hands-on experience and qualifications that will serve them well throughout their careers.
“As AbbeyAutoline continues to grow, our apprentices will play a key role in shaping the future of our business, and we are dedicated to supporting their professional development every step of the way.”
Previous participants include Piaras Dunbar, who won the 2024 Belfast Met Apprentice Award for financial services.
He is now based at AbbeyAutoline’s Portadown branch.
“The AbbeyAutoline Apprenticeship Programme has truly transformed my career path and been a real confidence booster for me,” he said.
“It not only provided me with invaluable hands-on experience but also helped me grow both academically and professionally.
“The support I’ve received throughout the programme has been outstanding and given me the skills and qualifications I need to succeed in the financial services industry.”
