Hands-On Vehicle Body Technician Apprentice

Arriva Durham County Limited; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 11,020 - 17,509; Full time

Job summary

Arriva invites applications for an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Technician at the Darlington depot. The role trains you to assess vehicle damage, determine repairability, and repair damaged panels to keep buses running at their best.

The 4-year programme culminates in a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Level 3 qualification, with sessions at a partner workshop in Glasgow. The starting pay ranges by age and rises with progression, and you will be supported by an experienced team.

Qualifications

• Aspires to learn vehicle body repair and diagnostics.
• Demonstrates hands-on problem solving and mechanical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Assess vehicle damage and decide if repairable.
• Remove and repair damaged panels to keep buses on the road.
• Work with an experienced team at the Darlington depot for guidance.

Skills

Problem solving

Manual dexterity

Attention to detail

Tools

Body panel repair tools

Job description

Arriva invites applications for an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Technician at the Darlington depot. The role trains you to assess vehicle damage, determine repairability, and repair damaged panels to keep buses running at their best.

The 4-year programme culminates in a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Level 3 qualification, with sessions at a partner workshop in Glasgow. The starting pay ranges by age and rises with progression, and you will be supported by an experienced team.