Apprentice Vehicle Damage Panel Technician - Brandon Accident Repair, West Suffolk

BRANDON BODY CENTRE LTD

BRANDON (IP27 0NZ)

Closes on Thursday 12 March 2026

Posted on 6 February 2026

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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

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

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28 Days Annual Leave (inclusive of Bank Holidays)

Training course
Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
Hours
Typically Monday- Friday 8.00am- 4.30pm

40 hours a week

Start date

Monday 30 March 2026

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 specification 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 vehicles structure that’s integral to its safety
  • Maintaining high standards of housekeeping

Where you'll work

34 WIMBLEDON AVENUE
BRANDON
IP27 0NZ

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

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

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

About this employer

Established in 1997 by Paul King, Brandon Accident Repair Centre is a professional and highly regarded independent accident repair centre. 

Brandon Accident Repair Centre is a local, independent, approved vehicle accident repair centre based in the Suffolk area.  We undertake all aspects of vehicle body damage repair from minor cosmetic repairs to larger structural aluminium damage.

We work alongside the UK’s leading manufacturers, insurers, accident management companies, and local business fleets, as well as private vehicle owners, carrying out body repairs on all makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles & vans.

We have earned a great reputation in the local area for the high quality of repair work and first class customer service we provide and our much valued accreditations guarantee the highest standards – covering Thetford, Mildenhall & Bury St Edmunds.

We repair all makes and models of cars and light commercial vehicles, including 4×4 and USA specification vehicles.

Based in Brandon, on the Suffolk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire borders, we cater for customer vehicle repairs covering all three counties.

We are a trusted partner to many of the UK’s major insurance companies, and also the United Services Automobile Association (USAA).

Our team holds IMI / ATA accreditation, ensuring each technician meets the highest industry standards for skills, knowledge, and professionalism in vehicle repair.
Since 2009, we’ve held ISO9001 certification, reflecting our commitment to consistent quality management and continuous improvement across all areas of our service.
Originally PAS125, our BS10125 accreditation confirms that our vehicle body repairs meet rigorous safety, quality, and technical standards—giving you peace of mind every time.

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Company benefits

Free on-site parking

Regular team and Social events

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

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000013739.

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Closes on Thursday 12 March 2026