Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice -BBS Fleet Logistics - Bedfordshire

BEDFORD BODY SHOP LTD

BEDFORD (MK44 1RU)

Closes on Friday 19 September 2025

Posted on 12 August 2025

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Summary

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 specifications. The vehicles can include cars and light commercial vehicles. Expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.

Wage

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

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28 days Annual Leave (which includes Bank Holidays)

Training course
Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
Hours
40 hours per week - Between 7am and 6pm over 5/6 days - actual hours to be agreed.

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 6 October 2025

Duration

2 years 6 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

  • 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 specifications 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 repairable 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

Where you'll work

41 RUSHDEN ROAD
MILTON ERNEST
BEDFORD
MK44 1RU

Training

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

Training provider

AUTO-ASSESS 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:

  • 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
  • You will work alongside a highly skilled mentor who will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle panel technician
  • Level 2 Maths and English Functional Skills (if not already achieved)

More training information

There is a physical element to automotive repair, including lifting, pulling and using kinetic tools such as hammers and compressed air devices.

Please use the below link to create a record with the Training Provider - Auto Assess

https://autoassessltd.picsweb.co.uk/Guest/SignUp/Applicant/250b4d14a68341ee8e58536aa994f6e4

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
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Positive Attitude

Other requirements

A positive attitude with a genuine passion for all things automotive.

About this employer

We are an unusual beast in the industry, employing 40 persons directly and the same again as contractors. We work across traditional crash repairs PLUS fleet refurbishment for 25 blue chip companies. BBS Fleet Logistics is a leading provider of fleet vehicle reallocation, storage and refurbishment services. When business requirements change, so do those of the vehicle fleet. BBS has spent years helping countless businesses control vehicle costs and ensure the safety of drivers by assisting with the re-homing, refurbishment and new user acceptance of fleet vehicles, from cars to light commercial. Far from a faceless fleet logistics service provider, the in-house BBS team benefits from over two decades of experience and an unrelenting desire to provide the most personable, approachable service for our customers. As part of the IFC Fleet Group, BBS benefits from a UK-based team of highly experienced fleet specialists. For over 25 years, we’ve built invaluable relations and trusted partnerships with a wide variety of fleet and leasing companies. Our experience, personable approach and focus on utilising and developing the latest technology will be applied to your fleet, saving you time and removing the stress associated with vehicle management and reallocation

https://bbs.ifcfleet.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

Company benefits

Excellent working conditions within a real team environment.

After this apprenticeship

  • Following completion of your apprenticeship, you can expect permanent employment as well as opportunities to progress into roles such as workshop controller, vehicle damage assessor or bodyshop manager
  • The opportunities are endless. Having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their careers within the automotive sector following their own interests and ambitions

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED

Jo Jones

Joanne@auto-assessltd.co.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000336812.

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Closes on Friday 19 September 2025

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