About the Role
Sytner BMW Stevenage is excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Bodyshop Apprentice Technician to join our highly skilled team. This apprenticeship is the ideal route for someone passionate about vehicle repair and technology, who wants to learn every aspect of modern accident repair within an industry leading bodyshop environment.
As an Apprentice Bodyshop Technician, you will work towards achieving an Accident Repair Technician qualification, covering paint, panel, and MET (Mechanical, Electrical, and Trim). This training ensures you become multi‑skilled, gaining knowledge across all areas of the bodyshop and discovering where your strengths and passions lie.
You will gain practical, hands‑on experience at our Sytner Stevenage Bodyshop, supported by expert colleagues, and complete specialist training blocks at the BMW Group Training Academy. This combined learning approach will develop both technical expertise and a deep understanding of BMW and MINI standards of quality.
Responsibilities
- Remove and refit vehicle mechanical, electrical and trim components.
- Assist with vehicle repairs following accident damage.
- Use specialist tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Work to manufacturer and industry standards.
- Support the Bodyshop team in delivering exceptional quality repairs.
- Prepare vehicles and panels for painting.
- Mix and apply paint using industry‑leading equipment.
- Carry out colour matching and finishing processes.
- Repair minor paint defects.
- Deliver a high‑quality finish to premium vehicles.
About You / Qualifications
- GCSE grade A‑C / 9‑4 or Functional Skills Level 2 (or equivalent) in English, Maths and one other subject.
- Passionate about automotive technology, problem‑solving and hands‑on work.
- Curious and eager to learn disciplines from paint to panel and MET.
- Attention to detail and pride in delivering quality work.
- Great team player, reliable and motivated to succeed.
Benefits
- Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days including bank holidays.
- Industry‑leading maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
- Career development opportunities.
- Recognition of long service every 5 years.
- Discounted car schemes.
- High street discounts.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- One day a year paid voluntary/community work.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to creating an equitable working environment and supporting reasonable adjustments to job interviews and recruitment processes. For more information on reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
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