Balgores Motors Apprentice Vehicle Panel Technician - Colchester BALGORES MOTORS (1982) LIMITED

As an apprentice vehicle damage panel technician, you will be repairing accident damage to vehicles i.e. removal, repair and replacement of vehicle body panels to vehicle manufacturer specification. The vehicles can include cars and light commercial vehicles. Expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.

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Closing date: 15 Dec 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £10,982.40

    You will start on the national minimum wage for apprentices - this will be reviewed once you have successfully completed the probation period

  • Working week

    Typically 8.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Friday.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    36 Months

  • Possible start date

    18 Dec 2023

  • Date posted

    20 Jun 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000175577

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Tasks the successful candidate can be expected to carry out:

  • 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.
  • Functional Skills (if required).
  • 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 within Balgores into roles such as workshop controller, Vehicle Damage Assessor or Bodyshop Manager. 

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative, Physical fitness

Qualifications

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

Things to consider

Please apply directly though this website.

About the employer

Balgores Motors are a large multi-site group of Accident Repair Centres. Working with leading manufacturers and insurance companies in the South East to repair accident damage vehicles to a high standard. Balgores and committed to investing in apprentices and are excited to provide this fantastic opportunity for future technicians.

Employer

BALGORES MOTORS (1982) LIMITED

Address

2 Moorside

Colchester

CO1 2TJ

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Training

Training provider

AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED

Contact

Sim Yoxen

sim@auto-assessltd.co.uk

Apprenticeship standard

Vehicle damage panel technician

Level 3 (A level)

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