Multi-Skill Accident Repair Technician Apprenticeship - Yeovil

Nottingham College; Yeovil; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting apprenticeship opportunity awaits aspiring vehicle accident repair technicians at a forward-thinking organization. This program offers extensive training in mechanical, electrical, and body repair skills while working full-time. Candidates will learn essential techniques such as welding, paint refinishing, and vehicle system repairs, leading to formal qualifications. With a structured 30-month program and support from experienced advisors, successful apprentices may transition to full-time roles upon completion. Join a company committed to quality and innovation in the automotive repair industry, and kickstart your career in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Residential accommodation if required

Extensive product training

Potential for full-time employment after apprenticeship

Qualifications

• Candidates must have GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above.
• Training includes welding, paint refinishing, and vehicle systems.

Responsibilities

• Repair vehicles to pre-accident condition through various techniques.
• Engage in self-directed learning and attend training at EMTEC.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Trim skills

Welding techniques

Paint refinishing

Problem-solving

Initiative

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Level 2 functional skills

Tools

Welding equipment

Paint application tools

Job description

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Gemini Accident Repair Group are offering an exciting and unique opportunity for apprentice vehicle accident repair technicians to join their highly successful and growing organisation. They will learn skills in car body, paint, mechanical and electrical.

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.

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. Electric and Hybrid Repair
3. 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.

Vacancy information

Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:00 (40.00 hours per week). If you are over the age of 18, the hours would be 42.5 hours per week.

Creative, Initiative, GCSE Maths and English 4 (Essential).

The programme lasts for 30 months. The training incorporates underpinning knowledge in partnership and is managed by EMTEC Colleges.

Throughout the duration of the programme, the candidates will be expected to travel to EMTEC's training centre in Nottingham for 24 separate weeks to carry out skills training. The first block is two weeks followed by individual one-week blocks. Residential accommodation will be provided if required for the candidates.

Candidates will work towards achieving the Accident Repair Technician Apprenticeship Standard for the Automotive Bodyshop Industry at Level 3. They will also be required to study towards achieving level 2 maths and English functional skills if they do not already hold equivalent qualifications.

Regular visits to the dealership from EMTEC Vocational Learning Advisors will take place, who will observe all evidence opportunities that occur naturally in the workplace.

Candidates will be expected to engage in self-directed learning outside of normal working hours, which will be monitored and tracked through an online e-portal. In addition to this, as part of the programme, the employer is offering additional off-the-job training to achieve the following qualifications, in order to bring the candidate to the required skills level for Gemini ARC Multiskills Technicians.

The following additional qualifications will be included:

1. British Standard Welding accreditation BS1140 & BS4872 covering the range of .5mm to 2.5mm material (to include IMI AOM009)
2. MIG brazing, and achieve IMI AOM133
3. Bonding & Riveting EC842
4. Electric & Hybrid Repair & Maintenance Senior Automotive Technician Accreditation

Upon successful completion of the apprenticeship, the role holder may progress to full-time employment with the company depending on performance and availability.

Employer information

Gemini ARC was established in July 2008, our experience in running highly efficient and professional bodyshops spans over 20 years. With 18 locations across the country, we have partnerships with most major insurance companies and vehicle manufacturers so we can demonstrate our commitment to quality, and maintaining our goal of making the repair journey as stress-free as possible for our customers.

GEMINI REPAIRS LIMITED
7 Bofors Park Artillery Rd
Yeovil
BA22 8YH