Trainee Bodyshop Technician

Greenhous; Livingston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive dealer group in the UK is seeking a Trainee Bodyshop Technician in Livingston. Ideal candidates should have a practical mindset and be eager to learn. Responsibilities include assisting with vehicle body repairs, polishing, and maintaining workshop standards. Employee benefits include 30 days of holiday, sick pay, workplace pension, discounts, and more. This is an excellent opportunity to develop skills in a modern bodyshop environment.

Benefits

30 Days Holiday Including 8 Bank Holidays

Company Sick Pay That Increases With Length Of Service

Pension With Greenhous Contribution

Employee Discounts

Qualified Mental Health First Aiders

Free Will Writing Service

Free Mortgage Advice Service

Free Eye Tests For VDU Users

Free Flu jabs

On-Site Parking

Cycle To Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Previous workshop or hands-on experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Practical and reliable with a positive attitude.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with vehicle body repairs, preparation, and refinishing.
• Support polishing, sanding, filling, and masking.
• Help prepare vehicles for paint and final finish.
• Learn to identify vehicle damage and assist with quality checks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop.

Skills

Attention to detail

Willingness to learn

Reliability

Practical mindset

Job description

Are you hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and looking to build a long‑term career in the automotive trade?

We are looking for aTrainee Bodyshop Technician to join our growing team in Livingston. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a practical mindset who takes pride in their work and wants to develop specialist skills within a modern bodyshop environment.

Other duties may be required of the post holder in addition to those listed above and below, to ensure that the requirements of the business are met at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with vehicle body repairs, preparation, and refinishing.
• Support polishing, sanding, filling, and masking.
• Help prepare vehicles for paint and final finish.
• Learn to identify vehicle damage and assist with quality checks.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised workshop.

Ideally, we are looking for:

• Previous workshop or hands‑on experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Practical and reliable with a positive attitude.
• Full UK driving licence preferred.

In return we’ll offer:

As a permanent employee, you will be entitled to:

• 30 Days Holiday Including 8 Bank Holidays
• Company Sick Pay That Increases With Length Of Service
• Pension With Greenhous Contribution
• Employee Discounts On A Range Of Products And Services Including Holidays, Days Out And Supermarket Shops
• Qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Free Will Writing Service
• Free Mortgage Advice Service
• Free Eye Tests For VDU Users
• Free Flu jabs if you are ineligible through the NHS
• On‑Site Parking (Site Specific)
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program

Who we are:

Greenhous is firmly established as one of the largest dealer groups in the UK and has over 100 years’ experience in the franchised dealer world. We are a leader in the supply of dealer services for some of the world’s leading manufacturers.

Our network of Car and Commercial dealerships now stretches across Shropshire, Staffordshire and the West Midlands and includes a number of different franchises including Vauxhall, Nissan and DAF.

Throughout the Greenhous Group, we are always looking for talented and ambitious people to join our ever‑growing team.