Multi-Skill Accident Repair Technician Apprenticeship - Kettering

Nottingham College; Kettering; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization with the Gemini Apprenticeship Programme, where you will gain hands-on experience and formal qualifications as a Multi-Skilled Vehicle Accident Repair Technician. This exciting opportunity allows you to learn essential skills in mechanical, electrical, and paint repair while working in a dynamic environment. You will be trained in industry-standard techniques, including welding and refinishing, preparing you for a successful career in vehicle repair. Embrace the chance to develop your skills and contribute to restoring vehicles to their prime condition in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Candidates will learn to repair vehicles post-collision.
• Training includes mechanical, electrical, and paint repair skills.

Responsibilities

• Repair vehicles to pre-accident condition through various techniques.
• Complete tasks assigned by the line manager related to the role.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Welding techniques

Paint refinishing

Vehicle alignment

Hybrid & Electric vehicle systems

Education

British Standard Welding Certificate

Refrigerant Handler

Electric and Hybrid Repair certification

Job description

The Gemini Apprenticeship Programme provides you with an exciting and challenging opportunity to achieve formal qualifications through extensive product training, while in full-time employment. A Multi-Skilled Vehicle Accident Repair Technician 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:

• MET-Mechanical, Electrical & Trim. Candidates will learn to refit processes of all main vehicle systems including air conditioning, vehicle alignment and Hybrid & Electric vehicle systems
• Panel-repair. Candidates will learn to repair bodywork by replacing panels, filling defects and carrying out techniques such as welding, bond and riveting and correcting misalignment
• Paint-surface repair

Candidates will learn how to prepare surfaces and carry out paint refinishing through the following techniques:

• Sealing
• Masking
• Priming
• Application of base coat & lacquer
• 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:

• British Standard Welding Certificate
• Refrigerant Handler
• Electric and Hybrid Repair
• 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.