Apprentice Bodyshop Technician

Sytner Group; Stockton-on-Tees; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercedes-Benz of Teesside is looking for an Apprentice Bodyshop Technician to maintain and repair cars in a prestigious workshop. Candidates with a keen interest in the automotive industry and relevant GCSE qualifications are encouraged to apply. This three-year program offers hands-on training and career development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

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

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed.
• Must be keen and enthusiastic about automotive technology.
• Willingness to learn and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair motor vehicles to high standards.
• Participate in both classroom and workshop training.
• Work under mentor supervision during apprenticeship.

Skills

Teamwork

Positive Attitude

Manual Dexterity

Education

GCSE Grade A*-C/9-4 in English

GCSE Grade A*-C/9-4 in Maths

Functional Skills Level 2 (or equivalent)

Job description

About The Role

Mercedes-Benz of Teesside has an exciting opportunity available for an Apprentice Bodyshop Technician to join their talented team.

As a Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Bodyshop Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and repairing motor vehicles to the high standards of the Mercedes-Benz brand. You will be working in a busy Mercedes-Benz workshop during your apprenticeship and have the opportunity to work on the latest cars, ultimately leading to the ability to undertake maintenance, service and repair activities on vehicles once fully qualified.

Your apprenticeship training will take place over a 3 year period and will compromise of classroom and workshop based learning, this includes off-the-job training at the Mercedes-Benz Academy. You will also receive the support from a mentor who will oversee the work-based learning programme.

Mercedes-Benz Apprentice Bodyshop Technicians work a variety of flexible patterns which can typically include weekends to ensure we provide our customers with the highest possible levels of service.

About You

If you have a keen interest and enthusiasm for automotive vehicles and the automotive industry as a whole then we would like to hear from you.

No experience is needed for this role; however we are looking for someone who has a positive attitude and work ethic with a willingness to learn. Ideally you will have the ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as having the capability to follow instructions and work individually.

Required

Applicants are required to have or predicted to obtain GCSE Grade A*-C/ 9-4 or Functional Skills Level 2 (or equivalent) in the following subjects:

• English
• Maths
• One other subject
  
  

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
  
  

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