FMG Repair Services - Ipswich - Vehicle Panel Technician

FMG Repair Services Limited; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 16,000; Full time

Job summary

FMG Repair Services Limited in Ipswich is offering a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship. Learn to repair and replace damaged panels using approved techniques, including spraying, welding, and body shop tools.

You will gain hands-on experience across dipping, painting, and estimating, with progression opportunities into more senior roles within the automotive industry. Level 3 Standard qualification awarded on completion.

Qualifications

• Full training will be provided; no prior skills required.
• A keen interest in cars and a desire to learn about mechanics of light vehicles.
• Minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent (A-C or 9-4).

Responsibilities

• Repair and replacement of damaged panels using approved techniques and equipment.
• Learn dipping, spraying and paint preparation, including spray gun operation.
• Disposal of hazardous waste and adherence to colour charts.
• Disassembly, cleaning and reassembly of painting equipment.

Skills

Interest in cars

Willingness to learn

Education

GCSEs or equivalent (3 GCSEs, A-C / 9-4)

Job description

Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentices are trained to repair and replace damaged panels using approved techniques, including gas, electric and plastic welding up to B.S.I certification, whilst also gaining knowledge and experience repairing damaged vehicles using specialist body jigs and tooling. In addition, the Apprentice will develop skills/awareness of estimating, an essential function for a body shop's profitability. Dipping and spraying - spray painting involves operating a spray gun and other machinery. Using formulas to mix the paint that goes into the spray gun. Adjusting the flow and viscosity of their paint and control the air pressure to the spray gun by adjusting the nozzle. Other job duties include properly disposing of hazardous waste, following colour charts and removing rust. Paint technicians must disassemble, clean and reassemble their painting equipment. On completion of this course you will receive a Level 3 Standard qualification. A full time career within the automotive
industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority. The opportunities are endless. By having a highly regarded set of skills, Apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have, whether it be progressing through their dealership, working towards a job within motorsport.

Desired skills

Full training will be provided, no skills requiredA keen interest in the cars and an urge to learn about the mechanics of light vehicles.

Desired qualifications

Minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent (A

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