Apprentice Vehicle Damage Panel Technician

FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED

Grimsby (DN31 2SY)

Closes on Monday 30 November 2026

Posted on 15 October 2026

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Summary

Are you curious about cars and enjoy hands-on work? Join FMG Repair Services' Grimsby bodyshop as an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Panel Technician. You'll repair and replace vehicle body panels while earning a Level 3 qualification. No experience needed, just enthusiasm and a willingness to learn.

Wage

£17,728.62 a year

Minimum wage rates (opens in new tab)

£8.50 per hour in year 1, rising to the national wage for your age from year 2.

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

40 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 December 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, 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

West Coates Road
Grimsby
DN31 2SY

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)

Understanding apprenticeship levels (opens in new tab)

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. Block-release training with an apprenticeship provider every six weeks.

More training information

  • Block-release training with an apprenticeship provider every six weeks
  • On-the-job guidance from an experienced team and allocated workplace mentor
  • Visits from a training provider coach every 6–8 weeks
  • Additional support from Apprenticeship Central 

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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

Other requirements

Able to travel reliably to and from the workplace. 

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)

Company benefits

  • 23 days annual leave plus public holidays. Extra day off for your birthday!
  • Free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)
  • Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme
  • Well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
  • Stream App, a Financial Wellbeing app

After this apprenticeship

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

You'll learn a range of technical skills, gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, and receive ongoing support to help you succeed. After completing the apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with the company in a permanent role and develop your career as a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician. 

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THATCHAM RESEARCH

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000059442.

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Closes on Monday 30 November 2026

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