Apprentice Panel Technician ALEXANDER DENNIS LIMITED
Do you have a passion for cars and want to kick start an automotive career? Then this is the perfect role for you! As a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician, you will work within the Repair workshop to remove and replace body panels. The vehicles you will be working on are cars and light commercial.
Closing date: 02 Nov 2023
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£17,680.00
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Working week
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Total hours per week: 40
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Expected duration
3 Years
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Possible start date
03 Nov 2023
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Date posted
02 Jun 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000170026
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Positions
1 available
What will the apprentice be doing?
train to become a qualified Vehicle Damage Panel Technician; the successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects. You will work independently and as part of a team following a defined process, using the skills to correctly identify the different body panel types and have the ability to use the correct repair tools to carry out the work to the highest possible standard.
You will receive training and support throughout your qualification the successful candidate will learn to remove, repair and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently, using a variety of body repair panel tools, equipment and devices. Duties to include:
- Assessing a vehicle to establish the extent of damage.
- Based on the initial assessment, deciding whether to repair or replace bodywork
- Removing damaged panels
- Refitting new/repaired 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?
The apprentice will work towards the following qualifications:
- Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship Standard
- Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if a GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent has not already been achieved)
Training is delivered in the workplace and via 6 one-week college blocks per year at S&B Automotive Academy. The apprentice will be assigned a mentor in the workplace and at college who will offer support, advice and guidance by monitoring progress through an electronic logbook which both employer and the apprentice will have access to 24/7 365 days a year.
What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?
As a company we are committed to providing development and training opportunities to our employees.
This apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our company.
Requirements and prospects
Desired skills and personal qualities
Qualifications
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4/C) Desired
Things to consider
About the employer
Employer
ALEXANDER DENNIS LIMITED
https://www.alexander-dennis.com/
Address
5 Ryton Road
North Anston
Sheffield
S25 4DL
Training
Training provider
S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED
Contact
Luke Morison
07719 545586
Apprenticeship standard
Vehicle damage panel technician
Level 3 (A level)
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