Master Technician – Visa Sponsorship Opportunities

Automotive Jobs, Health and Care
Uk
December 16, 2025
Full Time Permanent
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Job Description

A Flagship Role for Technicians at the Top of Their Craft

This is an opportunity for an accomplished Master Technician to work in one of Volkswagen’s most advanced retail environments in Europe. Based at Citygate’s flagship West London dealership, this role offers access to exceptional facilities, high technical standards, and long-term career security within a growing automotive group.

If you take pride in diagnostic excellence, enjoy mentoring others, and want to work somewhere that values precision, professionalism, and people, this position offers both challenge and recognition.

The Workplace

You will be based at Volkswagen’s European Flagship Dealership in Brentford—a state-of-the-art site designed to support both technical excellence and customer experience. The facility includes:

  • A 25-ramp workshop with modern diagnostic equipment
  • An indoor used car showroom
  • A multi-storey on-site car park
  • Dedicated customer spaces, including the Camper Café
  • This is a workplace where investment in people, tools, and environment is clearly visible, creating the conditions for technicians to do their best work.

Visa Sponsorship Information

Citygate is able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Sponsorship is available only to applicants who already hold Volkswagen Audi Group (VAG) Master Technician Accreditation. Candidates meeting this requirement are encouraged to apply.

Your Key Responsibilities

As a Master Technician, your role will combine advanced technical work, quality assurance, and team support. Responsibilities include:

  • Completing servicing and repair work in line with manufacturer standards
  • Carrying out complex diagnostics to identify faults and determine effective solutions
  • Producing electronic visual health checks (eVHCs) with clear recommendations for customers
  • Communicating directly with service advisors and, where appropriate, customers
  • Ensuring all work is completed safely, accurately, and to the highest quality standards
  • Preparing written and verbal reports for workshop control and authorisation purposes
  • Identifying tooling or equipment needs and escalating issues appropriately
  • Supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop
  • Mentoring and supporting apprentice and developing technicians
  • Participating in training programmes, meetings, and technical updates
  • Providing wider team support when required

What We’re Looking For

You will bring strong technical capability alongside a professional, customer-focused approach. Ideally, you will have:

  • Level 3 qualification in Vehicle Maintenance and Repair (or equivalent)
  • A background within the Volkswagen Audi Group environment
  • VAG Master Technician Accreditation (essential for visa sponsorship)
  • Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Strong communication skills, including the ability to explain technical issues clearly
  • Effective time management and the ability to work to deadlines

Rewards and Benefits

  • Citygate offers a comprehensive package designed to support wellbeing, development, and long-term career progression:
  • Access to an in-house training academy
  • Training through the Volkswagen National Learning Centre
  • Electric Vehicle (EV) training levels 1–4 (role dependent)
  • Clear internal progression opportunities across brands and locations
  • Company pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance and wellbeing programme
  • High street and lifestyle discounts
  • Staff discounts on vehicle purchase, servicing, and parts
  • Employee referral programme
  • Company events and enhanced family-friendly benefits

About Citygate

Citygate is a privately owned automotive group that has grown significantly over the past two decades. Today, the business employs more than 650 people across London, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, and Buckinghamshire, representing leading global brands including Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, SEAT, CUPRA, ŠKODA, and Kia.

  • The company is known for its commitment to training, internal progression, and creating a positive, inclusive workplace culture.
  • Professional and Regulatory Frameworks

This role operates in line with recognised UK employment, skills, and immigration frameworks, including:

UK Government – Skilled Worker visa route: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Health and Safety Executive (HSE): https://www.hse.gov.uk

UK Government – Employment rights and workplace standards: https://www.gov.uk/employment-status

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