Vehicle Body Panel Apprenticeship - Luton FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED

Apprentices will be working alongside fully qualified body panel technicians to be fully trained repairing and replacing damaged panels using approved techniques including gas, electric and plastic welding. Duties to include; Rectifying faults within a vehicles structure that’s integral to its safety. Repair and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently. Interpret relevant technical data and methods to make sure that any joints are in line with vehicle manufacturer specification.

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Closing date: 30 Sep 2023

Apprenticeship summary

  • Annual wage

    £14,600.04

  • Working week

    Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm, may vary. Start date to be confirmed.

    Total hours per week: 40.0

  • Expected duration

    30 Months

  • Possible start date

    01 Oct 2023

  • Date posted

    11 Jul 2023

  • Apprenticeship level

    Advanced
    Level 3 (A level)

  • Reference number

    VAC1000180716

  • Positions

    1 available

What will the apprentice be doing?

Vehicle Body Panel Technician Apprentices are trained to repair and replace damaged panels using approved techniques, including:

  • gas
  • electric
  • plastic welding up to B.S.I certification

Duties to include;

  • Rectifying faults within a vehicles structure that’s integral to its safety.
  • Repair and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently.
  • Interpret relevant technical data and methods to make sure that any joints are in line with vehicle manufacturer specification.

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

  • College Block Release.
  • Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Standard.

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

A full time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority. The opportunities are endless. By having a highly regarded set of skills, Apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have, whether it be progressing through their dealership, working towards a job within motorsport.

Further progression may well be available in other areas within our sector, upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Problem solving skills, Logical, Team working, Initiative

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4 or above) Essential
GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4 or above) Essential

About the employer

The unrivalled combination of our trained and experienced workforce, married with the very latest technology and techniques, FMG Repair Services boasts manufacturer accreditations, ATA training accreditation, as well as Insurer repair approvals. In addition, many of our sites hold BS 10125 accreditation - an important industry indicator of quality, meaning you can trust our team to complete your vehicle repairs to the highest standard.

Employer

FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED

Address

Sedgwick Road

Luton

LU4 9DT

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Training

Training provider

SKILLNET LIMITED

Contact

Sean Hogan

sean.hogan@skillnet.org.uk

01923 216 165

Apprenticeship standard

Vehicle damage panel technician

Level 3 (A level)

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