Introduction

Join our team as a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician! Work in our workshop removing and replacing vehicle body panels, ensuring high-quality repairs on cars and light commercial vehicles. Perfect for those passionate about cars and starting a career in the automotive industry.

About the Employer

We're not just another car care company; we are a team of dedicated specialists with a genuine passion for vehicle perfection.

Our mission is simple: to deliver a flawless finish on every job, restoring the pride you have in your vehicle through meticulous craftsmanship and unwavering attention to detail.

What You'll Do

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled team that is committed to quality. You will train to become a qualified Vehicle Damage Panel Technician; the successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects. You will work independently and as part of a team following a defined process, using the skills to correctly identify the different body panel types and have the ability to use the correct repair tools to carry out the work to the highest possible standard.

You will receive training and support throughout your qualification the successful candidate will learn to remove, repair and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently, using a variety of body repair panel tools, equipment and devices. Duties to include:

Assessing a vehicle to establish the extent of damage
Based on the initial assessment, deciding whether to repair or replace bodywork
Removing damaged panels
Refitting new/repaired panels
Repairing damaged bodywork using traditional dolly and hammer or more modern techniques
Repairing small dents, holes or corroded areas using a compound filler

A certain amount of administration and customer interaction is also required:

Keeping a record of work carried out and time taken.
Liaising with the customer or insurance company
Providing quotations and estimations

Training Outcome

As a company we are committed to providing development and training opportunities to our employees.

This apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our company.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative

Qualifications

Essential - GCSE - English - 3
Essential - GCSE - Maths - 3

Course Information

Course: Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)

Level: 3

Route: Engineering and manufacturing

Apprenticeship Level: Advanced

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Mon-Fri.

Expected Duration: 3 Years

Training Provider: S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED

This employer is part of the Disability Confident scheme, committed to employing disabled people.

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