Accident Repair Technician Apprentice

Tommy Sant Car Care

Grimsby (DN32 9BA)

Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 21 July 2025

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Summary

Train with experienced panel beaters and painters at Tommy Sant Car Care, one of North East Lincolnshire’s largest accident repair centres. Learn body repair, panel replacement, paint preparation and finishing, working on a variety of vehicles to return them to top condition.

Wage

£15,704 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course
Accident repair technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8.30am - 5.30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 1 September 2025

Duration

2 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

Where you'll work

Eastgate
Grimsby
DN32 9BA

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

TEC PARTNERSHIP

Training course

Accident repair technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove all damaged & associated components from a vehicle.
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET):Re-assemble replacement or existing components to a vehicle.
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove and re-assemble permanent & non-permanent fixed vehicle body panels
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove and refit all types of vehicle body panels.
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove and refit trim components.
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Identify and describe principle vehicle electrical components and systems.
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Diagnose and rectify basic vehicle electrical faults.
  • Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair all types of vehicle body panels.
  • Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair or refurbish Trim components.
  • Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair vehicles using thermal welding operations and processes.
  • Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair vehicles using non thermal joining, bonding and adhesive processes.
  • Panel Repair & Replacement: Remove, repair and replace structural body panels.
  • Panel Repair & Replacement: Identify and rectify vehicle body structural misalignment.
  • Preparation & Paint: Apply body filler & foundation materials.
  • Preparation & Paint: Prepare all types of vehicle body material.
  • Preparation & Paint: Prepare & refinish metal, plastic and pre-painted surfaces.
  • Preparation & Paint: Repair minor defects in all types of body panels and materials.
  • Preparation & Paint: Apply paint, primer and basecoat
  • Preparation & Paint: Apply topcoats and clear coats and complete final refinishing operations.
  • Preparation & Paint: Identify and rectify paint or preparation defects.
  • Cross-cutting: Carry out their work safely in the workplace and adhere to relevant health and safety requirements.
  • Cross-cutting: Develop strong working relationships.

Training schedule

This training schedule has not been finalised. Check with this employer if you’ll need to travel to a college or training location for this apprenticeship.

More training information

  • Level 3 Accident Repair Technician 
  • A bespoke programme of technical and vocational training
  • Functional skills in maths and English (*if applicable) 

Requirements

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

About this employer

Tommy Sant Car Care, established in 1942, is one of North East Lincolnshire’s largest independent service, MOT and accident repair operations. Based in a purpose-built Eastgate facility, we are trusted for high-quality accident repairs, non-fault insurance work and expert customer care. Our skilled bodyshop team includes highly experienced panel beaters and painters who take pride in restoring vehicles to their best. As a Unipart Car Care Centre, all parts come with a nationwide guarantee, giving customers confidence in every repair.

https://www.tommysantcarcare.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

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The contact for this apprenticeship is:

TEC PARTNERSHIP

Claire Lilliendahl

myapprenticeship@grimsby.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000332859.

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Closes in 14 days (Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 11:59pm)

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