Apprentice Bodyshop Technician

About the role

Sytner BMW Chigwell 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 a industry leading bodyshop environment.

As an Apprentice Bodyshop Technician, you will work towards achieving an Accident Repair Technician qualification, which covers paint, panel, and MET (Mechanical, Electrical and Trim). This comprehensive training will ensure you become multi-skilled, giving you the knowledge to understand every area of the bodyshop and discover where your strengths and passions lie.

You will gain practical, hands-on experience at our Sytner Chigwell Bodyshop, supported by expert colleagues, while also completing specialist training blocks at the BMW Group Training Academy. This combined learning approach ensures you develop both technical expertise and a deep understanding of BMW and MINI standards of quality.

As an Apprentice MET Technician, you will learn how to:

• 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.

As an Apprentice Paint Technician, you will learn how to:

• 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

This role would suit someone who:

• Has or is expecting to achieve GCSE grade A-C / 9-4 or Functional Skills Level 2 (or equivalent)* in English, Maths and 1 other subject as a minimum requirement.
• Is passionate about automotive technology, problem-solving, and working with their hands.
• Is curious and eager to learn a variety of disciplines, from paint to panel and MET.
• Shows attention to detail and takes pride in delivering quality work.
• Is a great team player, reliable, and motivated to succeed.
• No previous experience is required – just a genuine interest in vehicles and the drive to start a rewarding career.

When applying for this role please consider that we require candidates to have obtained GCSE grade A*-C/9-4 or Functional Skills Level 2 (or equivalent) in the following subjects, English, Maths and 1 other subject as a threshold level of qualification.

Why Sytner?

Sytner Group are delighted to provide an industry-leading benefits package.

We are passionate about continuous improvement and building an environment where everyone feels valued, appreciated and able to reach their full potential.

• Enhanced Holiday Entitlement – 33 days inc. bank holidays
• Industry-leading Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
• Career Development
• 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

At Sytner, our values and the way we behave are important to us. We are committed to creating an equitable working environment where we value and respect every individual's unique contribution, supporting our colleagues to thrive and achieve their full potential.

As part of our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion, you have the right to ask for changes / adjustments to job interviews and the recruitment process. For more information around reasonable adjustments and the recruitment process please  click here .

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We represent over 23 of the world's most prestige vehicle brands, across our 140 UK dealerships.

We pride ourselves on ‘Developing Talent and ‘Building Careers’ and our colleagues recently scored Sytner Group an outstanding 89% on our colleague engagement survey.