Apprentice Bodyshop MET Technician

Group 1 Automotive; Chester; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 33 days

Retail discounts

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Cycle-to-work

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive in Chester is offering an Apprentice Bodyshop MET Technician role with Volkswagen Chester. You will learn hands-on alongside experienced technicians, gaining industry qualifications while supporting repair and preparation work on vehicles.

This apprenticeship provides structured training, a supportive team, 33 days leave and retail discounts, and a clear path into a rewarding automotive career.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in vehicle technology and repairs.
• Strong practical and problem-solving skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the repair and replacement of mechanical, electrical, and trim components on damaged vehicles.
• Support qualified technicians in preparing vehicles for repair and reassembly.
• Learn how to diagnose faults and identify repair requirements.
• Follow manufacturer repair methods and health and safety standards.
• Use specialist tools and equipment safely and effectively.
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment.
• Build your technical knowledge through practical experience and formal training.
• Deliver high standards of workmanship and customer satisfaction.
• Work closely with colleagues and contribute positively to the team.

Skills

Genuine interest in vehicle technology

Practical and problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication and teamwork

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Job description

Apprentice Bodyshop MET Technician -Volkswagen Chester

Start your career with one of the UK`s leading automotive retailers

Join Group 1 Automotive as an Apprentice MET Bodyshop Technician and gain the skills, knowledge, and qualifications needed to build a successful career in the automotive industry. Working alongside experienced technicians, you'll receive hands‑on training, industry-recognised qualifications, and support every step of the way.

No matter where you're starting from, we'll help you develop into a highly skilled Bodyshop professional within a supportive and friendly team environment.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave(including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day withour exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great dealwith discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years aheadwith our company pension scheme
• Balance home and workwith our industry-leading family‑friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for lesswith our cycle‑to‑work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeingwith dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a differencewith a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your futurewith our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewardswhen you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growingwith our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurancewith the option to increase cover
• We’re open toflexible workingoptions – just ask

What you’ll do day to day

As an Apprentice Bodyshop METTechnician, you'll learn how to:

• Assist with the repair and replacement of mechanical, electrical, and trim components on damaged vehicles
• Support qualified technicians in preparing vehicles for repair and reassembly
• Learn how to diagnose faults and identify repair requirements
• Follow manufacturer repair methods and health and safety standards
• Use specialist tools and equipment safely and effectively
• Maintain a clean and organised working environment
• Build your technical knowledge through practical experience and formal training
• Deliver high standards of workmanship and customer satisfaction
• Work closely with colleagues and contribute positively to the team

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.

• A genuine interest in vehicle technology and repairs
• Strong practical and problem‑solving skills
• Good attention to detail
• Ability to follow instructions and work safely
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English are desirable
• A valid UK driving licence is advantageous but not essential

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us**- just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.**

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.

Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork – Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.