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Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice Level 3 FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED

Are you wanting to start your career in the Automotive Industry? Are you hands-on and passionate about Vehicles? Redde Northgate is looking for a Vehicle Panel Apprentice to join their expert team!

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 12 Dec 2022

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £13,644.00

  • Working week

    Monday- Friday, 8.30am - 5.00pm

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    19 Dec 2022

  • Date posted

    31 Oct 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000102075

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Join the UK’s largest repair group in this fantastic opportunity as a Panel Technician at our busy workshop. As Panel Technician, we know there’s no better feeling than seeing a customer's vehicle at the front of the workshop, waiting for them to collect it – it is what our business is built on.

This will include:

  • Assessing a vehicle to establish the extent of damage
  • Based on the initial assessment, deciding whether to repair or replace bodywork
  • Removing and refitting damaged 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

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

This is a Vehicle Damage Panel Apprenticeship programme, delivered by Remit Group. Awarding Body: Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release at the Remit Automotive Academy in Derby. This means you will be required to stay in a hotel for 12 separate weeks (Mon – Fri) over the duration of the programme, which equals 4 weeks per year.

All associated costs for training are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

You will also be assigned a dedicated Development Coach who will visit you every 4-6 weeks either in the workplace or remotely via Microsoft Teams, giving 1-2-1 advice and guidance to help you achieve the following IMI qualifications:

  • Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Level 3
  • Functional Skills Level 2 in English & maths (if required)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

At Redde Northgate they invest considerably in staff development and training and you can expect to receive comprehensive training to provide opportunities for career progression.

We offer a superb range of exclusive, employee-only benefits and discounts:

  • Fantastic monthly bonus schemes
  • Free life assurance
  • Well-being services (incl. Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
  • Discounted, flexible Gym memberships
  • Exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes
  • Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme
  • Our Benefits App offering unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few)

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Enthusiasm to learn, Mechanically minded

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 3/D) Essential
GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 3/D) Essential

About the employer

Redde Northgate plc is a leading integrated mobility solutions platform formed in February 2020 following the all-share Merger of light commercial hire business Northgate plc and Redde plc, the provider of incident and accident management, legal, and other mobility-related services.

Employer

FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED

Address

Unit B

Quedgeley West Business Park

Hardwicke

GL2 4PA

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Training

Training provider

REMIT GROUP LIMITED

Apprenticeship standard

Vehicle damage panel technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

Please click on the link below to apply

This apprenticeship requires you to apply through the employer's website.

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Closing date: 12 Dec 2022