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Vehicle Damage Panel Repair Apprenticeship Litori Limited
This exciting opportunity is ideal for someone looking for a structured, supportive, and challenging apprenticeship and we are looking for motivated and enthusiastic people to join our dynamic teams.
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 11 Jul 2022
Apprenticeship summary
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Weekly wage
£192.40
Wages explained
Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week).
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Working week
Monday - Friday, 08:30 - 17:30, however your exact hours will be confirmed at interview.
Total hours per week: 40.00
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Expected duration
36 months
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Possible start date
25 Jul 2022
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Date posted
28 Nov 2021
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC001797080
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Positions
1 available
A Vehicle Damage Panel Technician works within a Body Repair workshop, demonstrating expert working knowledge in relation to the removal, repair and replacement of vehicle body panels to vehicle manufacturer specification. The vehicles can include cars and light commercial vehicles.
With motor vehicle technology changing all the time panel technicians keep up to date with the most relevant equipment and advanced repair techniques within the automotive industry. They do so by adhering to the manufacturer’s literature and modification bulletins.
The equipment they use can include using jigs, resistance welding equipment, riveting and bonding tools, as well as new equipment such as Reinforced Plastic Carbon Fibre diagnostic ultrasound tools.
The duties of a Panel Technician may include:
- Using a range of tools
- Panel Repair & Replacement
- Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET)
- Smoothing minor dents and filling small holes or rusted areas
- Keeping records of all completed work
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills
- Logical and creative thinking skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
All of our opportunities receive a really good response and so we're looking for you to demonstrate why you stand out from the crowd. We're not looking for the finished article; rather we want to identify those people that are ambitious and demonstrate a willingness to learn, who are excited by the prospect of working with our fantastic, technologically advanced vehicles and really engage in the recruitment process.
Personal qualities
- Ability to work independently and to take responsibility
- Can use own initiative
- A thorough and organised approach
- Ability to work with a range of internal and external people
- Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations
- Maintain productive, professional and secure working environment
Desired qualifications
Prior Attainment: GCSEs at grades A*-C/9-4 (or equivalent) in maths and English. Predicated grades are accepted.
In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve National 4 or above in English and maths and either a Science or Technical subject. Standard Grades 1-4 and Intermediates are also accepted.
'Equivalent' grades include:
- BTEC first diplomas and certificates
- OCR Nationals
- Key Skills Level 2
- NVQs
- Essential Skills (Wales)
- Functional Skills Level 2
- Core Skills (Scotland)
Future prospects
There are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our expanding business. Your early development is carefully mapped through your Apprenticeship journey with your learning focussed toward achieving an industry recognised qualification.
About the employer
Accident Repairs by RS Motors
We share a common passion here at RS Motors and that is one of perfection, Our customers are our number one priority, all types of repairs are carried out to the highest quality standard.
We also have the facilities to repair Electric Vehicles, motorcycles and house the latest paint, Aluminium and plastic repair technology.
Our state of the art facilities and tooling, combined with the most skilled workforce around provide a quality accident repair service for your car, commercial vehicle or motorcycle.
Our technicians are factory trained, ATA qualified and converse with the latest repair techniques, paint technology, electric vehicle repairs, modern metals and (ADAS) Advanced driver-assistance systems
Our vehicle damage assessors are Audatex Certified and also hold ATA VDA qualifications, which makes them the most highly trained vehicle damage assessors in our industry.
We also have dedicated technician’s holding the latest industry qualification, IMI AMO 230, this ensures competence, gives us the superior knowledge to identify Advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) before we even start the repair process.
Helping with the process
When you are involved in an accident, no matter how big or small, there is always inconvenience involved. However, RS Motors want to help make the process as simple and easy as possible.
Training
Training provider
CALEX UK LTD
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Volvo Training & Development Centre
Contact
Calex UK Recruitment recruitment.calexuk@gmail.com
Over the 36-month programme you will work towards a Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician apprenticeship standard, which includes:
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if required)
- End-Point Assessment (EPA)
- At work training supported with coaching, mentoring and assessment
- Instructor led training at Volvo’s Training & Development Centre at Daventry
- Online learning modules (+ other elective sessions if you wish)
- Webinar based modules
- Assignments and workbooks: completed by self-study/in dealer study
- On the job competence assessment with assigned mentors
Apprenticeship standard
Vehicle damage panel technician
Level 3 (A level)
Employer's Application Instructions
This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.
Apply nowClosing date: 11 Jul 2022