Apprentice Vehicle Damage Panel Technician

FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED

Lynx Trading estate (BA20 2NZ)

Closes on Wednesday 30 September 2026

Posted on 7 August 2026

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Summary

Are you curious about cars, enjoy hands-on work, and want to get paid while learning? 

You’ll gain practical skills, hands-on experience, and a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn!

Wage

£17,728.62 a year

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Training course
Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
Hours
Hours: Monday to Friday (Varied between 08:00 and 17:00).

40 hours a week

Start date

Thursday 1 October 2026

Duration

2 years 9 months

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

As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Panel Technician, you'll assist and learn across a variety of tasks in panel, including:

  • Repairing, removing and replacing vehicle body panels to manufacturer standards
  • Learning to repair both structural and non-structural vehicle damage
  • Carrying out panel alignment and using a range of repair techniques, including welding, bonding and mechanical fastening
  • Following approved repair methods to ensure repairs meet quality and safety standards
  • Maintaining tools, equipment and a clean, safe working environment
  • Working alongside experienced technicians while developing your practical skills
  • Communicating effectively with your team and contributing to a positive working environment

Where you'll work

Sea King Road
Lynx Trading estate
BA20 2NZ

Training

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

Training provider

THATCHAM RESEARCH

Training course

Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)

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What you'll learn

Course contents
  • Ability to undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, including safety precautions, panel preparation and body measurements.
  • Ability to identify the material used in the construction to enable the correct joining techniques and manufacturer specifications to be adhered to.
  • Ability 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, e.g. when to use resistance spot welding or mig brazing or bonding.
  • Ability to remove, repair and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently
  • Ability to identify and operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process, panel pulling systems, jig and alignment tools, spot welders, brazing tools.
  • Ability to 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

Training schedule

Your training will take place both at your workplace and Thatcham Research Automotive Academy, Daytona Drive, Thatcham, RG19 4NR.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 4/C or above)
  • Maths (grade 4/C or above)

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

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Team working

About this employer

FMG Repair Services are the UK’s leading accident repair services group, with opportunities in our repair centres, Mobile Repair and Motorglass teams throughout England, Scotland and Wales.

We recognise our people are our greatest asset - central to our success - with our team working in a diverse range of roles and locations nationwide.

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

After this apprenticeship

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

After completing the apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with the company in a permanent role and develop your career.

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THATCHAM RESEARCH

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000046980.

Apply now

Closes on Wednesday 30 September 2026

After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.