Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice - Loughborough, Leicestershire

Undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, including safety precautions, panel preparation and body measurements Identify the material used in the construction to enable the correct joining techniques and manufacturer specifications to be adhered 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 Remove, repair, and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently Operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process, panel pulling systems, jig and alignment tools, spot welders, brazing tools 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 vehicles structure that’s integral to its safety Maintaining high standards of housekeeping

Training:

Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship Standard:

Our training partner will deliver a high-quality Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician programme here in our state-of-the-art bodyshop No college attendance required You will work alongside a highly skilled mentor who will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle panel technician Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills (if not already achieved)

Training Outcome:
Following completion of your apprenticeship you can expect permanent employment as well as opportunities to progress into roles such as workshop controller, vehicle damage assessor or bodyshop manager The opportunities are endless, having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their careers within the automotive sector following their own interests and ambitions

Employer Description:
Fix Auto Loughborough is one of the foundations for which the Fix Auto UK network we celebrate today is built upon. The Leicestershire repair centre is owned and managed by local businessman Paul Smith who is still at the forefront of what it achieves today. Situated in on the north side of Loughborough, the multi-award-winning repair centre is easily accessible via the main Derby Road. Like all Fix Auto UK vehicle repairers the business holds the prestigious BS10125 accreditation which provides the ultimate confidence that all repairs are carried out to the highest British Standards and as such ensures all car accident repairs, dent removals, dent repairs, bumper repairs, wheel alignment and wheel tracking are repaired or rectified to the highest standards. Significantly, Fix Auto Loughborough hold official vehicle repair accreditations – or approvals – for the V.A.G. Group of premium car brands that includes VW (including commercial vehicles), Audi, Skoda, SEAT and Cupra. In 2024 it also received the official accreditation from Stellantis encompassing Alfa Romeo, DS, Lancia, Jeep, Abarth, Citroën, Fiat, Peugeot and Vauxhall models. The repairer also holds the official status from Kia and Mitsubishi. The team at the car body shop specialises in all car accident repairs, paintless dent removals and paintless dent repairs and effortlessly correct those annoying car scratches and door dinks caused in supermarket car parks!

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness