Apprentice Vehicle Technician

Group 1 Automotive; Brighton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growing automotive team as an Apprentice Vehicle Technician and kickstart your career with hands-on experience. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn essential skills while earning a competitive salary. You'll engage in servicing vehicles, maintaining high standards of customer service, and collaborating with a supportive team. With a commitment to your development, the company provides ample training opportunities and a range of perks, including generous annual leave and wellness support. If you're eager to grow in a thriving environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

33 days of annual leave

Exclusive retail discounts

Pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle to work scheme

24/7 healthcare support

Paid volunteer day

Share purchase plan

Training opportunities

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and eager to learn.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Service vehicles and perform maintenance checks.
• Identify and repair faulty components.
• Maintain service records and communicate with advisors.

Skills

Punctuality

Timekeeping

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Drive to Exceed Targets

Education

GCSEs in Math

GCSEs in English

GCSEs in Science

Job description

Apprentice Vehicle Technician – BMW Brighton

Learn skills that will set you up for life.

Join our fun and friendly team as an Apprentice Vehicle Technician and start earning while gaining your qualifications. As the automotive industry evolves, so will you – with our support. This is a place to explore new opportunities and career ambitions while learning from the best.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Save money every day with exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the future with our pension scheme
• Balance home and work with family-friendly policies
• Cycle to work with our scheme
• Prioritise wellbeing with support for you and your family
• Access healthcare professionals 24/7 for advice
• Volunteer with a paid day in your community
• Invest in your future with our share purchase plan
• Earn rewards by referring friends
• Keep learning with training opportunities
• Life assurance with optional increased cover

What you’ll do day to day

• Service vehicles, carrying out checks and maintenance
• Identify, repair, and replace faulty components
• Communicate with Service Advisors about repairs
• Maintain repair and service records
• Keep work area tidy
• Consider customer impact in all activities
• Meet academic requirements and engage with training providers
• ‿ and many more!

Helpful skills and qualifications

Don’t worry if you don’t meet all criteria – if you’re enthusiastic and eager to learn, we want to hear from you.

• Punctuality and good timekeeping
• Ability to work under pressure
• Team player with good communication skills
• Drive to exceed targets
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Math, English, and Science

We value diversity and encourage applicants who are passionate about this role and eager to learn, even if they don’t meet every requirement.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is growing. With over 7,000 colleagues and 114 dealerships across the UK representing 21 brands, we are committed to exceptional customer service.

And you don’t need to love cars to join us – just share our mission to create outstanding, trusted experiences for customers, partners, and colleagues.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive, we live by five core values:

Respect, Integrity, Transparency, Teamwork, Professionalism

These principles guide how we work with each other, serve our customers, and engage with the community.