FMG Repair Services – Newton Abbott – Vehicle Panel Technician

Skillnet; Highweek; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillnet is offering a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship. You will train to repair and replace damaged panels, using gas, electric and plastic welding up to B.S.I certification, while gaining knowledge of body jigs and tooling.

The program includes exposure to estimating and painting processes, with opportunities to progress within dealerships or motorsport areas after completion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent (A*-C or 9-4 preferable).
• Full training will be provided, no skills required.
• A keen interest in the cars and an urge to learn about the mechanics of light vehicles.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Dipping and spraying

Paint mixing formulas

Spray gun operation

Equipment disassembly/reassembly

Hazardous waste disposal

Education

GCSEs or equivalent (A*-C or 9-4 preferable)

Tools

Paint spray gun

Body jigs and tooling

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 required
• A 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*-C or 9-4 preferable).