Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice - Chandlers Ford, Hampshire
C G BODYSHOP LTD
HAMPSHIRE (SO53 4DQ)
Closes on Sunday 2 November 2025
Posted on 19 September 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 specification. The vehicles can include cars and light commercial vehicles. Expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.
- Wage
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£17,667 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
- Training course
- Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
- Hours
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Working hours are Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm with the option of overtime.
Annual Leave - 22 days + Bank holidays per year.
45 hours a week
- Start date
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Monday 17 November 2025
- Duration
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2 years 6 months
- Positions available
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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 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 vehicle's structure that are integral to its safety
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping
Where you'll work
Units 1 to 5 AVENGERS CLOSE
Chandlers Ford
SOUTHAMPTON
HAMPSHIRE
SO53 4DQ
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
We’re seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual who takes initiative, embraces learning opportunities, and is committed to excellence. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player who consistently strives to perform at their best.
Required to travel to our Chandlers Ford, Southampton site.
Driving licence preferred but not essential.
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
Other requirements
A genuine passion for cars and all things automotive.
About this employer
Cambridge Accident Repair Centre have vehicle repair Bodyshop's based in Fareham and Southampton. Our main aim is to offer our customers and business partners the highest quality vehicle repair and most efficient repair process. We have experienced customer consultants that are here to help, they will guide you through any repair process offering you free and honest advice that is best for you and your vehicle repair. At all our premises we have the latest technology, manufacturer-trained staff, multi-manufacturing approvals, insurance and fleet approvals alongside our award-winning customer support team. Investment is a key element of our strategy for success and with a strong focus on our employees, facilities and the processes that drive our business forward, we aim to deliver an “outstanding experience” to all our customers everywhere.
https://cambridgearc.co.uk/locations/southampton/ (opens in new tab)
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 VAC1000343066.
Apply now
Closes on Sunday 2 November 2025
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