Apprentice Bodyshop Technician

BMW; Sea; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Sea is seeking an Apprentice Bodyshop Technician. This role offers an opportunity to earn while learning vital skills in vehicle repair and maintenance. Responsibilities include identifying and repairing faults, liaising with service advisors, and maintaining tidy workspaces. Ideal candidates should possess solid communication skills and a passion for customer service, along with GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science. This apprenticeship supports development in the dynamic automotive industry.

Qualifications

• Punctual and able to manage time efficiently.
• Work effectively under pressure in a team setting.
• Communicate well with teammates and superiors.

Responsibilities

• Identify, repair and replace faulty vehicle components.
• Liaise with Service Advisors regarding repairs.
• Maintain detailed repair and service records.
• Ensure work area cleanliness and organization.
• Focus on customer impact during vehicle work.
• Engage with academic requirements of the apprenticeship.

Skills

Punctual and great at timekeeping

Ability to work well under pressure

Great team player

Strong communication skills

Drive to exceed targets

Education

GCSE in Math's, English and Science

Job description

Your role

Join our fun and friendly team as an Apprentice Bodyshop Technician and start earning right away while you gain your new qualifications. As the automotive industry changes and evolves, so will you − and we’ll be right there to support you. This is a place where you can explore new opportunities and career ambitions while learning from the best.

What you’ll do day to day

• Identifying, repairing and replacing components and parts that are faults.
• Liaising with our Service Advisors about required repairs or vehicle work.
• Maintaining repair and service records
• Learn and demonstrate work bay and surrounding area tidiness.
• To always consider the customer impact on any activity with the vehicle, demonstrating our customer‑centric approach
• To satisfy the academic requirements of the apprenticeship – engage with our provider and ensure course progress.

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry about ticking off every single skill here− if you care about delivering great experiences as much as we do, we want to hear from you.

• Punctual and being great at timekeeping
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Great team player and communication skills
• Drive to exceed targets
• GCSE (or equivalent) in Math's, English and Science

Company

If you’re dedicated to customer experience, have a drive to help others and share a passion for design, technology, and engineering, you could be a valuable member of a BMW Group Retailer Team.

Group1 Southend is looking for an Apprentice Bodyshop Technician.