Mercedes-Benz Sydney and Brisbane Win Recognition Awards for Commitment to Training and Skills

Mercedes-Benz Sydney and Mercedes-Benz Brisbane, members of LSH Auto Australia, have been awarded Employer Recognition Awards for their longstanding commitment to training and skills development. Mercedes-Benz Sydney were given this award on July 11th at the ‘Celebrating the Citi New Recruits’ event held at Parliament House in Sydney, NSW, and Mercedes-Benz Brisbane were awarded on July 12th at another event in Brisbane, QLD.

Founded in 1993, Lei Shing Hong Limited’s Auto division is a premium automobile group engaged in the wholesaling and, particularly, retailing of automobiles for the major global brands including Mercedes-Benz across international markets.

In May 2017, Lei Shing Hong Limited and Daimler AG deepened their long-standing and successful collaborative ties with the latter taking a minority interest of 15% in LSH Auto International Limited, a subsidiary of the Group specialising in the Mercedes-Benz cars retail business. It represents Daimler AG’s passenger vehicles, vans, trucks and brands in eight markets, making it one of the world’s largest dealer groups for Mercedes-Benz passenger vehicles.

Mercedes-Benz Sydney and Brisbane, a part of the LSH Auto Group, say they were delighted by the decision of WPC Group to award them with Employer Recognition Awards.

“Skill development is one of LSH Auto’s core brand values and we work very closely with WPC and other apprenticeship programs to ensure that we are supporting, educating and developing young apprentices looking to break into the automotive industry.” says John Good, Managing Director of LSH Auto Australia.

Mercedes-Benz Sydney and Brisbane, a member of the LSH Auto Australia, have a real interest in supporting apprenticeships, traineeships and skilling the youth of Australia.

Nathan Ellery, the NSW State Manager of WPC Group commented on Sydney Mercedes-Benz’s strong commitment to apprenticeships and youth pathways.

“Mercedes-Benz Sydney has a strong commitment to developing our staff and supporting apprenticeship programs and Fearghus is a great example of how they’re investing in young talent.”

Nathan Ellery, the NSW State Manager of WPC Group and also Fearghus’ Mentor commented on Sydney Mercedes-Benz’s strong commitment to apprenticeships and youth pathways.

“Mercedes-Benz Sydney has a strong commitment to developing our staff and supporting apprenticeship programs and Fearghus is a great example of how they’re investing in young talent.”

Since 2000, WPC Group has placed 266 apprentices and trainees with host employer, Mercedes-Benz Melbourne, Sydney and Queensland. Most of them do light vehicle apprenticeships, but there are also business trainees and apprentices focusing on spare parts and spray painting

WPC Group could get you into gear for a rewarding apprenticeship with luxury car dealer, Mercedes-Benz Melbourne, Sydney or Queensland, a member of LSH Auto Australia. You’ll need to be serious though, as competition is turbo-charged. For more info, visit https://www.wpcgroup.org.au/lsh-mercedes-australia/.