12795 Martins Group Volkswagen Bodyshop Panel Technician Apprenticeship

Inspiro Learning; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive training provider is seeking a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician apprentice in Peacehaven, UK. This role involves repairing and replacing vehicle panels to high standards. Candidates should have GCSE grades or equivalent in three subjects, be enthusiastic, and display a willingness to learn. The position offers long-term career prospects and the chance to develop skills in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• GCSE or equivalent in at least three subject areas.
• Predicted grades or conditional offers accepted.

Responsibilities

• Assess damage and decide on repairs or replacements.
• Remove and repair damaged panels.
• Maintain logs and communicate with customers.
• Keep work environment clean and safe.

Skills

Enthusiasm and willingness to learn

Teamwork

Strong communication

Customer Service

Interest in vehicle engineering

Education

GCSE grades 9 – 4 (A – C) or equivalent in any three subjects

Scottish National 5 Grades A - C or above

Job description

Vehicle Damage Panel Technicians specialise in repairing or replacing damaged panels on our customer’s vehicles.

Over the course of the apprenticeship you will develop the skills to prepare a vehicle for a Paint Technician by repairing, replacing, and preparing accident damaged body panels utilising special tools and procedures to Volkswagen Group standards.

Daily duties will vary according to location and may include:

• Assessing the level of damage to a vehicle and choosing to either repair or replace panels.
• Removing damaged panels.
• Repairing damaged chassis and panels.
• Keeping logs of work carried out and informing customers of any additional works.
• Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.

Qualifications required

• GCSE grades 9 – 4 (A – C) or equivalent in any three subject area.
• In Scotland, applicants must have or be predicted to achieve Scottish National 5 Grades A - C or above in any three subjects.

Equivalent grades include:

• BTEC first diplomas and certificates
• OCR Nationals
• Key Skills Level 2
• NVQs
• Essential Skills (Wales)
• Functional Skills Level 2
• Core Skills (Scotland)

We accept predicted grades and conditional offers can be made based on predicted grades.

Personal qualities

Our ideal Vehicle Damage Panel Technician will have an eye for detail and perfection with the passion to deliver excellent service for our customers.

We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:

• Enthusiasm and willingness to learn
• Teamwork
• Strong communication
• Customer Service
• Interest in vehicle engineering