Paint & Prep Technician

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), providing 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 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 a Paint and Prep Technician to carry out all Bodyshop work in an efficient and safe manner, to meet the business requirements and maximise workshop utilisation and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

1. To accurately undertake the preparation and repainting of motor vehicles
2. Fulfil all tasks to the customer's complete satisfaction
3. Detect and diagnose any additional faults for further repair
4. Ensure all work is completed safely and complies with the retailer, manufacturer, and industry guidelines
5. Carry out all repairs according to best practice procedures
6. Use all paint mixing schemes and drying areas/equipment accurately for all paint repairs
7. Coach and support apprentice technicians
8. Attend specialised training as required
9. Participate in ongoing training and development to ensure product and service knowledge is up to date
10. Contribute to local and companywide process improvements and innovations
11. Mentor and provide guidance to apprentice technicians, where applicable

About You

As a Paint and Prep Technician, you will ideally have the following skills and attributes:

1. Excellent attention to detail
2. Strong experience in car preparation and painting
3. Experience within the accident repair and Bodyshop industry
4. Level 3 qualification or equivalent is an advantage but not essential

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:

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