Bodyshop Apprentice

Citygate Automotive Ltd; Milehouse; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

In-house training

VW National Learning Centre access

Career progression

EV Training levels 1-4

Discounts

Job summary

Citygate Automotive Ltd is seeking a dedicated Bodyshop Apprentice to develop practical skills and complete NVQ qualifications while supporting the service department. You will work under a mentor, learn through hands-on tasks, and gain experience across bodyshop activities in a busy workshop environment.

The role emphasizes learning, teamwork and personal responsibility, with formal training and progression opportunities across Citygate’s brands and locations.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and adapt to the automotive environment.
• Teamworking and collaborative skills to support the service team.
• Personal responsibility and a proactive approach to work.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a genuine interest in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist with service and repair tasks under supervision.
• Attend educational programmes and NVQ training.
• Support health and safety practices in the workshop.
• Contribute to maintaining clean, organized work areas.
• Attend assessments and complete study assignments.
• Help with general workshop duties as needed.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Teamworking

Personal responsibility

Problem-solving

Career ownership

Automotive interest

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

About Us

Citygate is a highly successful, privately owned business that has grown significantly over the past twenty years to 650 employees across multiple locations including London, Berkshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. We work with global brands (Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, CUPRA, ŠKODA and Kia), provide excellent quality training and internal progression opportunities.

Why Citygate

Citygate is founded on a simple vision: “to grow a business we are proud of through a commitment to excellence”. As a privately owned and entrepreneurial business, we're welcoming, inclusive, have a great team ethic and have worked hard to create a positive working environment that we can all be proud of.

We have ambitious plans for the future and we need driven, focused and skilled teams to help us achieve this. That's why every Citygate employee has access to our award-winning learning programme, whether that's operated from our purpose-built Citygate Academy facility or through working with our brand partners.

The inventive automotive industry has always been popular with the innovators and creators. But now, more than ever, it's the perfect career space for those looking to stand at the forefront of change – specifically, the transition to Electric Vehicles.

Role overview

We are looking for an Bodyshop Apprentice to develop an appropriate level of technical skill and understanding of service and repair procedures, to complete educational programmes, to achieve relevant NVQ levels, and to contribute to the performance of the service department

Key responsibilities

Your key responsibilities as an Bodyshop Apprentice will be to:

• Assist their technician (mentor) with thier duties
• Build knowledge through observation and completion of assigned tasks
• Build an awareness and understanding of health and safety rules
• Carry out housekeeping duties
• Assist with the maintenance of equipment
• Attend educational programmes
• Complete study assignments
• Complete reports as required
• Attend review and assessment meetings
• To perform other duties in support of other team members as required

About You

To become an Bodyshop Apprentice, we are looking for candidates that ideally possess the following qualities:

• Willingness to learn
• Teamworking skills
• Personal responsibility and career ownership
• Problem-solving skills
• Motivation for the role/automotive and engineering interest
• Qualifications: GCSE (or equivalent) Level 4 plus in Maths and English

What\'s in it for you?

With our benefits there is something good for everyone. We\'re a progressive business that believes building a good team culture is not only good for everyone who works for us – but it makes a difference to how we engage with customers too. That's why when you join Citygate, you can expect to receive a wide range of impressive employee benefits including:

• Access to our in-house training academy for everyone
• Access to The Volkswagen National Learning Centre for specific roles
• Internal career progression opportunities across our various brands and locations
• Electric Vehicle (EV) Training levels 1- 4 depending on role
• High street discounts
• Wellbeing portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Purchase, service and parts discounts
• Employee referral scheme
• Standard company benefits such as pension, life assurance cover, competitive holidays and cycle to work scheme