Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice Level 3

L&I Eaton ARC; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive repair firm in Manchester is offering an apprenticeship that includes repairing vehicle body panels and working with a variety of vehicles. Apprentices will receive comprehensive training towards a Level 3 qualification while working in a modern workshop environment. Successful completion may lead to a full-time position and exciting career prospects, supported by benefits like a free uniform and paid holidays.

Benefits

Free uniform and PPE

29 days paid holiday including bank holidays

Life insurance

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace vehicle body panels after collision damage.
• Operate in a modern workshop environment with various vehicles.
• Undertake job preparation, including safety precautions.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Logical thinking

Initiative

Physical fitness

Education

GCSE in English (grade 4)

GCSE in Maths (grade 4)

Tools

Welding tools

Panel pulling systems

Jig and alignment tools

Spot welders

Brazing tools

Job description

After this apprenticeship

• Repair and replace vehicle body panels after collision damage. This includes working with structural components, welding, and using specialist tools to restore vehicles to their original condition.
• You’ll operate in a modern workshop environment, handling a variety of vehicles from cars to light commercial vans.
• Teamwork, precision, and a strong focus on customer satisfaction are key to success in this role., Incentives with L & I Eaton: Free uniform and PPE. 29 days paid holiday including bank holidays. Life insurance.
• Future Prospects: A full-time position will be available on successful completion of the apprenticeship with future career development.
• Training Provided: Apprentices will work towards completing their Level 3 Apprenticeship (Level 4 for Vehicle Damage Assessor).
• Ability to undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, including safety precautions, panel preparation and body measurements.
• Ability to identify the material used in the construction to enable the correct joining techniques and manufacturer specifications to be adhered to.
• Ability to interpret relevant technical data and methods to make sure that any joints are in line with vehicle manufacturer specification and the vehicle/body panels are aligned correctly.
• Ability to identify and understand the correct joining technology, e.g. when to use resistance spot welding or mig brazing or bonding.
• Ability to remove, repair and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Ability to identify and operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process, panel pulling systems, jig and alignment tools, spot welders, brazing tools.
• Ability to identify and communicate supplementary damage such as panels that were deemed to be reparable but once worked on were found to be beyond repair along with damage that could not be established on original inspection.
• Ability to detect and rectify faults within a vehicle’s structure that is integral to its safety.
• GCSE in:
  • English (grade 4)
  • Maths (grade 4)
• Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Physical fitness
• Training Provider: Blackpool & The Fylde College
• Block release: College attendance at Blackpool & The Fylde College approximately 1 week every 6 weeks.
• Accommodation provided at Fleetwood Nautical Campus.