Apprentice Vehicle Damage Panel Technician - Norwich South, Norfolk EAST BILNEY COACHWORKS 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.
Closing date: 26 Jan 2024
Apprenticeship summary
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Annual wage
£10,982.40
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Working week
Monday - Friday, 08:00 - 17:00
Total hours per week: 40.0
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Expected duration
36 Months
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Possible start date
29 Jan 2024
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Date posted
26 Sep 2023
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Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level) -
Reference number
VAC1000201075
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Positions
1 available
What you will do in your working day
- 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
The training you will be getting
- 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 as training will take place onsite.
- 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
- Apprentices without level 2 English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment
What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship
- Following completion of your apprenticeship, you can expect permanent employment as well as opportunities to progress within the company into roles such as Workshop Controller, Vehicle Damage Assessor or Bodyshop Manager
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
EAST BILNEY COACHWORKS LIMITED
https://www.eastbilneycoachworks.com/
Address
Whiting Road,
Norwich,
Norfolk,
NR4 6DN
Training
Training provider
AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
Adjustments for experience
You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
- training
- qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field
- industry or sector experience
Contact
Sim Yoxen
Apprenticeship standard
Vehicle damage panel technician
Level 3 (A level)
Demonstrating experience
If your application is successful, you will have a chance to discuss your relevant prior learning or experience with your training provider and employer. You will all need to agree any adjustments to your training plan.
You should be prepared to show your competence, and evidence of relevant qualifications
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