MET (Mechanical, Electric & Trim) C&P Panel Craft Croydon AutoRaise

C & P PANELCRAFT LIMITED; Skelmersdale; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting apprenticeship opportunity awaits in the automotive industry, where candidates will develop skills as a Multi-Skilled Vehicle Accident Repair Technician. This role involves hands-on training in mechanical, electrical, and bodywork repair, ensuring vehicles are restored to their pre-accident condition. Successful candidates will gain valuable industry qualifications while working full-time, making this an ideal start to a rewarding career. If you have a passion for cars and a desire to learn, this is the perfect opportunity to kickstart your journey in a thriving organization.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have GCSEs in Maths and English at grades 9-4.
• A passion for the car industry and strong communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn to repair vehicles after collision damage through various stages.
• Complete tasks assigned by the line manager as appropriate.

Skills

Passion for the car industry

Communication skills

Enthusiasm to learn

Hardworking

Punctual

Reliable

Use your own initiative

Education

GCSE or equivalent in Maths

GCSE or equivalent in English

Job description

C&P Panel Craft, Croydon, is offering an exciting and unique opportunity for apprenticeship candidates to start their careers within their highly successful and growing organisation, as a Multi-Skilled Vehicle Accident Repair Technician who repairs all elements of a vehicle after it has taken some type of collision damage.

This will involve learning the skills required to take an accident-damaged vehicle through various stages of repair to the pre-accident condition.

These fall into three main areas of skills training:

1. MET-Mechanical, Electrical & Trim: Candidates will learn to strip and refit processes of all main vehicle systems including air conditioning, vehicle alignment and Hybrid & Electric vehicle systems.
2. Panel-repair: Candidates will learn to repair bodywork by replacing panels, filling defects and carrying out techniques such as welding, bonding, riveting and correcting misalignment.
3. Paint-surface repair: Candidates will learn how to prepare surfaces and carry out paint refinishing through the following techniques:

1. Sealing
2. Masking
3. Priming
4. Application of base coat & lacquer
5. Repairing defects and polishing

In addition to the above techniques, the employer will also provide successful candidates with additional training to achieve industry qualifications in the following techniques, throughout the programme:

1. British Standard Welding Certificate
2. Refrigerant Handler
3. Electric and Hybrid Repair
4. Senior Accredited Assessment

The post holder will also be required to complete any other tasks deemed by the line manager as appropriate in line with the role.

The programme provides you with an exciting and challenging opportunity to achieve formal qualifications through extensive product training while in full-time employment.

Skills required:

1. Passion for the car industry
2. Communication skills
3. Enthusiasm to learn
4. Hardworking
5. Punctual
6. Reliable
7. Use your own initiative

Qualifications required:

1. Other GCSE or Equivalent Maths 9-4 (Essential)
2. Other GCSE or Equivalent English 9-4 (Essential)

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

1. Monday to Friday

Education:

1. GCSE or equivalent (required)

Licence/Certification:

1. Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: