Graduate Apprentice Trainee
Hosakote, IN, 562122
Transport is at the core of modern society. Imagine using your expertise to shape sustainable transport and infrastructure solutions for the future. If you seek to make a difference on a global scale, working with next-gen technologies and the sharpest collaborative teams, then we could be a perfect match.
About the NATS Program:
This role is offered under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), a flagship initiative of the Government of India designed to equip Indian youth with practical, trade-specific skills. Administered under the provisions of the Apprentices Act, 1961 (amended in 1973), this program at Volvo Group offers engineering graduates and diploma holders a structured, 1-year practical, hands-on On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunity to build industry-ready capabilities.
Purpose
We are seeking a highly motivated Graduate Apprentice Trainee (GAT) to support the execution of a large-scale industrial capacity expansion project. This role provides hands-on exposure to project planning, execution, cross-functional coordination, and industrial infrastructure development in a manufacturing environment.
The trainee will work closely with the Project Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure timely execution, documentation control, tracking of milestones, and coordination with stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Tracking
- Assist in preparing and maintaining project schedules (MS Project / Primavera / Excel)
- Track daily/weekly progress against milestones
- Support preparation of project dashboards and status reports
- Monitor critical path activities
Site Coordination
- Coordinate with civil, electrical, mechanical, and vendor teams
- Follow up on action items from project review meetings
- Support site inspections and document observations
- Ensure compliance with safety norms and reporting deviations
Documentation & Reporting
- Maintain project documentation (drawings, contracts, BOQs, MOMs)
- Prepare meeting minutes and circulate action trackers
- Maintain cost tracking sheets and assist in budget monitoring
- Support audit documentation and internal reporting
Data Analysis & Process Support
- Analyze capacity data and support industrial planning activities
- Assist in layout planning documentation
- Support risk register maintenance and mitigation tracking
- Prepare presentations for senior leadership reviews
Vendor & Stakeholder Support
- Coordinate with consultants and contractors for deliverables
- Track material delivery schedules
- Assist in invoice verification and progress certification documentation
Learning Exposure
The trainee will gain exposure to:
- Industrial project lifecycle (concept to commissioning)
- Capex planning & cost control
- Factory layout & infrastructure planning
- Vendor management & contract execution
- Risk management in large-scale projects
Eligibility Criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Civil / Industrial Engineering
- Strong proficiency in MS Excel & PowerPoint
- Basic knowledge of project management tools preferred
- Strong analytical and coordination skills
Desired Competencies
- Structured thinking and problem-solving ability
- Strong follow-up and ownership mindset
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work in dynamic site environments
- High learning agility and proactive attitude
Key Success Factors
- Commitment to Continuous Improvement
- Open positive attitude, goal oriented & flexible
- Strong Analytical Capability
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Who we are and what we believe in
We are committed to shaping the future landscape of efficient, safe, and sustainable transport solutions. Fulfilling our mission creates countless career opportunities for talents across the group’s leading brands and entities.
Applying to this job offers you the opportunity to join Volvo Group. Every day, you will be working with some of the sharpest and most creative brains in our field to be able to leave our society in better shape for the next generation. We are passionate about what we do, and we thrive on teamwork. We are almost 100,000 people united around the world by a culture of care, inclusiveness, and empowerment.
Trucks Technology & Industrial Division hire team players who are ready to create real customer impact. Our decentralized teams work close to our customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they truly need.
Join us to collaborate on innovative, sustainable technologies that redefine how we design, build, and deliver value. Bring your curiosity, your expertise, and your collaborative energy, and together, we’ll turn bold ideas into tangible solutions for our customers and contribute to a more sustainable tomorrow.