Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice - Leicester DRIVE MOTOR RETAIL LIMITED
This is a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic person to start their career within the automotive industry. As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Panel Technician, you will work as part of a highly skilled workforce that is committed to quality. The successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.
Closing date: today
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
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Working week
Mon - Fri 8.00am - 5.00pm
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
36 Months
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Possible start date
15 Apr 2023
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Date posted
16 Feb 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000133866
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
- Undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, including safety precautions, panel preparation and body measurements
- Identify the material used in the construction to enable the correct joining techniques and manufacturer specifications to be adhered to
- Interpret relevant technical data and methods to make sure that any joints are in line with vehicle manufacturer specification and the vehicle/body panels are aligned correctly
- Ability to identify and understand the correct joining technology
- Remove, repair, and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently
- Operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process, panel pulling systems, jig and alignment tools, spot welders, brazing tools
- Identify and communicate supplementary damage such as panels that were deemed to be reparable but once worked on were found to be beyond repair along with damage that could not be established on original inspection
- Ability to detect and rectify faults within a vehicles structure that’s integral to its safety
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping
What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?
- Our training partner will deliver a high-quality Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician programme here in our state-of-the-art bodyshop.
- No college attendance required.
- You will work alongside a highly skilled mentor who will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle panel technician.
- Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician apprenticeship standard.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
- Following completion of your apprenticeship you can expect permanent employment as well as opportunities to progress into roles such as Workshop Controller, Vehicle Damage Assessor or Bodyshop Manager.
- The opportunities are endless, having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their careers within the automotive sector following their own interests and ambitions.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths GCSE or equivalent (Grade 4/C or above) Desired
About the employer
Employer
DRIVE MOTOR RETAIL LIMITED
https://www.drivemotorretail.co.uk/
Address
Freemens Common Road
Leicester
Leicestershire
LE2 7SL
Training
Apprenticeship standard
Vehicle damage panel technician
Level 3 (A level)
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