Apprentice VDA/Panel Beater

Apprentice VDA/Panel Beater – BMW Norwich

Learn skills that will set you up for life.

Join our friendly and supportive team as an Apprentice VDA/Panel Beater and start your journey in the automotive industry. You'll earn while you learn, gain nationally recognised qualifications, and develop the technical skills needed to build a successful career in vehicle repair.

As the automotive industry continues to evolve, so will you. We'll support your development every step of the way, helping you build the skills, confidence and experience needed to become a fully qualified Bodyshop Technician.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with 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 difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover

What you’ll do day to day

• Inspecting vehicles and identifying repair requirements
• Learning vehicle damage assessment techniques
• Assisting with body and panel repairs
• Supporting dent removal and repair work
• Preparing vehicles for paint and refinishing
• Using specialist tools, equipment and diagnostic technology
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure repairs meet manufacturer standards
• Maintaining a safe and organised working environment
• Working collaboratively with technicians and other departments‿ and many more!

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.

• Structured apprenticeship training delivered by industry experts
• A combination of practical workplace learning and technical training
• Support from a dedicated mentor throughout your apprenticeship
• Access to modern facilities and the latest automotive repair technology
• Development of both technical and professional workplace skills
• Manufacturer and industry-recognised training programmes

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.