Volvo Hiring Graduate Apprentice Trainee (Hosakote) | Freshers Eligible

About the NATS Program

This role is offered under the National Apprenticeship Training Scheme (NATS), a flagship Government of India initiative that builds practical, trade-specific skills for Indian youth. It runs under the Apprentices Act, 1961 (amended in 1973) and offers engineering graduates and diploma holders a structured one-year, hands-on On-the-Job Training (OJT) opportunity at Volvo Group.

Purpose

The Graduate Apprentice Trainee (GAT) will support a large-scale industrial capacity expansion project. The role offers hands-on exposure to project planning, execution, cross-functional coordination, and industrial infrastructure development in a manufacturing setting.

The trainee will work closely with the Project Manager and cross-functional teams on timely execution, documentation control, milestone tracking, and stakeholder coordination.

Key Responsibilities

Project Planning and Tracking

• Help prepare and maintain project schedules (MS Project, Primavera, Excel)
• Track daily and weekly progress against milestones
• Support 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 report deviations

Documentation and Reporting

• Maintain project documentation (drawings, contracts, BOQs, MOMs)
• Prepare meeting minutes and circulate action trackers
• Maintain cost tracking sheets and help with budget monitoring
• Support audit documentation and internal reporting

Data Analysis and Process Support

• Analyze capacity data and support industrial planning
• Assist with layout planning documentation
• Support risk register maintenance and mitigation tracking
• Prepare presentations for senior leadership reviews

Vendor and Stakeholder Support

• Coordinate with consultants and contractors on deliverables
• Track material delivery schedules
• Assist with invoice verification and progress certification documentation

Learning Exposure

The trainee will gain exposure to:

• Industrial project lifecycle (concept to commissioning)
• Capex planning and cost control
• Factory layout and infrastructure planning
• Vendor management and contract execution
• Risk management in large-scale projects

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
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Open, positive, goal-oriented and flexible attitude
• Strong analytical capability

About Volvo Group

Volvo Group is almost 100,000 people worldwide united by a culture of care, inclusiveness and empowerment. The Trucks Technology and Industrial Division works close to customers, with speed and autonomy, to build what they need. Applications are not accepted by mail.