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Vehicle Accident Repair Technician Apprenticeship AUTO BODY LANGUAGE LIMITED

Do you want a dynamic and exciting career in the automotive industry? ABL 1 Touch are offering a fantastic opportunity for an Apprentice Accident Repair Technician to join their busy vehicle repair centre. Learning how to provide industry leading repair services to clients and provide them with support during the repair process.

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Closing date: 25 Aug 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £12,480.00

  • Working week

    Mon-Fri 08.30 -17.00 plus 1 Saturday per month

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    24 Months

  • Possible start date

    26 Aug 2022

  • Date posted

    28 Apr 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000039201

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

A Multi-Skilled Vehicle Accident Repair Technician repairs all elements of a vehicle after it has taken some type of collision damage

Duties include: Accurately and skilfully undertake all aspects of the motor vehicle body repair. Detect and diagnose any additional faults for further repair.  Working under direct supervision at all times to achieve full competence and qualification. Ensure all work is completed safely and complies with manufacturer and British Standard industry guidelines.

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

  • Please note that anyone under the age of 18 will only work a maximum of 40 hours per week. Any role that exceeds these hours on advert will be amended accordingly to fall in line with the legislation
  • This apprenticeship is work based learning therefore most of the time you will be working at the employer’s address. 
  • 7 x week long block release you will be required to travel to the training centre and stay overnight at the accommodation provided
  • The apprentice will recieve a Level 3 qualification

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Upon successful completion of apprenticeship, the role holder will continue to develop their skills and abilities through ongoing continuous improvement, with the potential to develop career opportunities and earnings potential in line with their productivity 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Team working, Manual skills, Eager to learn, Efficient

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4/C or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C or above) Essential

Things to consider

Candidate must be able to travel to the workplace according to working hours.

About the employer

Established over 25 years ago, ABL started as a family-owned accident repair business reaching 4 sites in 2011.  In 2015 the 1 Touch Repair Group was created to offer an alternate solution to the industry, moving away from large sites, incorporating the ‘repair over replace’ ethos that was at the heart of ABL, providing innovative, technical centers to attract the leading talent in the industry.

Employer

AUTO BODY LANGUAGE LIMITED

Address

Unit 11

Thornton Road Industrial Estate

Croydon

CR0 3BT

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Training

Training provider

NOTTINGHAM COLLEGE

Contact

Molly

molly.poyzer@nottinghamcollege.ac.uk

01159457260

Apprenticeship standard

Accident repair technician

Level 3 (A level)

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