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Automotive Apprenticeship - Multi Skill (Panel, Paint, Mechanical Electrical & Trim) The Vella Group (Southport)

As an Accident Repair Technician, you will repair all elements of a vehicle after it has been involved in a collision. These range from small damage through to heavily impacted types of damage requiring complex and detailed repair or replacement of major structural elements of the vehicle.

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

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Closing date: 16 Jan 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £11,440.00

  • Working week

    Monday - Friday 40 hours, shifts to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40

  • Expected duration

    60 Months

  • Possible start date

    23 Jan 2023

  • Date posted

    14 Nov 2022

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000106641

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

  • Typically, the Accident Repair Technician works in a modern, highly technical workshop-type environment, working on a broad range of vehicles from cars and car derived vans to light commercial vehicles
  • Uniquely, an Accident Repair Technician will work on and obtain a level of competence in all craft aspects of vehicle accident repair, including Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET); Panel Repair & Replacement; Preparation and Paint
  • The Accident Repair Technician from day one embraces the need to put complete customer satisfaction, as well as commercial awareness, at the centre of everything they do. The ability to excel whilst working within a team is a key output for any Accident Repair Techncian

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

Apprentices will work towards completing the Level 3 Advanced Multi-Skilled Apprenticeship programme which includes:

  • Vehicle accident repair - including Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET), Panel Repair & Replacement Preparation and Paint You may also be required to complete Functional Skills in English, maths and IT (dependent on previous or provisional GCSE qualifications or equivalent)

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A full-time position will be available on successful completion of the apprenticeship with future career development.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Team working

Qualifications

Other Basic Maths (Grade 4) Desired
Other Standard English (Grade 4) Desired

Things to consider

Once you have made an application we will contact you via email and also on your phone. Please check your emails and voicemail regularly.

About the employer

The Vella Group Skelmersdale is a large accident repair centre based in Skelmersdale, West Lancashire.Our Skelmersdale repair centre is equipped with specialist, high-quality tools and equipment to repair all kinds of passenger and small commercial vehicles onsite.The Vella Group Skelmersdale is also manufacturer approved by Tesla, Volkswagen, Audi, Cupra, SEAT, Skoda, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, and Ford.

Employer

The Vella Group (Southport)

Address

Gillibrands Road

Skelmersdale

WN8 9TA

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Training

Training provider

BLACKPOOL AND THE FYLDE COLLEGE

Apprenticeship standard

Accident repair technician

Level 3 (A level)

Employer's Application Instructions

To apply, you must register with GetMyFirstJob and then follow the instructions to complete your application.

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

Apply now

Closing date: 16 Jan 2023