Bodyshop Panel Apprenticeship

GBA Group

Doncaster (DN8 4HT)

Closes in 17 days (Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11:59pm)

Posted on 26 October 2026

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Summary

  • The successful applicant will be working in a purpose-built body shop.
  • You will be working alongside an experienced technician to gain new skills and gain a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Level 3 qualification.
  • Duties will include repairing and replacing body panels and undertaking minor and major repairs.
Wage

£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

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Training course
Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm With 1 day release day at college each week 9.00am - 4.00pm. Details to be confirmed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 11 January 2027

Duration

3 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

  • Learn new methods & techniques & put them into practice as required & undergo any training required
  • Carry out paintless dent removal
  • Carry out warranty repairs in accordance with BMW warranty policy & procedures
  • Document repairs & ensure times are recorded for each repair 
  • Carry out panel and carbon repairs following instructions
  • Utilise materials in accordance with supplier guidelines
  • Carry our repairs efficiently to meet customer standards
  • Take ownership of the vehicle & be responsible for any repairs undertaken
  • Be flexible of actual duties required in the day
  • Maintain a clean & tidy working environment
  • Other tasks as directed by the management team 

Where you'll work

BMW Distribution Centre
Paddock Lane
Thorne
Doncaster
DN8 4HT

Training

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

Training provider

DONCASTER ROTHERHAM AND DISTRICT MOTOR TRADES GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

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

Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Diploma in Accident Repair Panel Competence
  • End Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Functional Skills in English and maths (if applicable)
  • Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
  • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
  • Delivery method for training is yet to be confirmed.

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

  • English (grade 9-4)
  • Maths (grade 9-4)

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Eager to learn
  • Reliable
  • Hardworking
  • Punctual

About this employer

GBA Group of Companies is a long‑established logistics and shipping services provider headquartered in Grimsby, UK. It operates across multiple sectors, with a strong focus on automotive logistics, port management, and specialized IT systems.

https://www.gbagroup.com (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).

  • Possibility of securing a full-time job within the company on completion of the apprenticeship

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

DONCASTER ROTHERHAM AND DISTRICT MOTOR TRADES GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Anne-Marie Sanderson

anne-mariesanderson@doncastergta.co.uk

01302 832831

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000060897.

Apply now

Closes in 17 days (Thursday 12 November 2026 at 11:59pm)