Vehicle Panel Technician Apprentice - Auto Body Repair

Skillnet; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Skillnet is offering a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship in Scunthorpe. You will learn to repair and replace damaged panels using approved techniques (gas, electric and plastic welding) and gain hands-on experience with body jigs and tooling.

The programme includes training in estimating awareness for workshop profitability and leads to a Level 3 Standard qualification upon completion. A full-time automotive career path with progression opportunities awaits.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Standard qualification awarded on completion.
• Minimum of 3 GCSEs or equivalent (A*-C or 9-4 preferable).
• Full training provided; no prior skills required.

Responsibilities

• Repair and replace damaged panels using approved techniques.
• Dipping and spraying with spray gun and related machinery.
• Mix paints using formulas; adjust flow and viscosity.
• Dispose of hazardous waste and follow colour charts.
• Disassemble and reassemble painting equipment.

Skills

Spray painting

Gas welding

Electric welding

Plastic welding

Paint mixing

Disassembly

Reassembly

Hazardous waste disposal

Education

Level 3 Standard qualification

Tools

Body jigs and tooling

Job description

Skillnet is offering a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship in Scunthorpe. You will learn to repair and replace damaged panels using approved techniques (gas, electric and plastic welding) and gain hands-on experience with body jigs and tooling.

The programme includes training in estimating awareness for workshop profitability and leads to a Level 3 Standard qualification upon completion. A full-time automotive career path with progression opportunities awaits.