Apprentice Panel Technician

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled team that is committed to quality. You will train to become a qualified Vehicle Damage Panel Technician; the successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects. You will work independently and as part of a team following a defined process, using the skills to correctly identify the different body panel types and have the ability to use the correct repair tools to carry out the work to the highest possible standard.

You will receive training and support throughout your qualification the successful candidate will learn to remove, repair and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently, using a variety of body repair panel tools, equipment and devices. Duties to include:

Assessing a vehicle to establish the extent of damage Based on the initial assessment, deciding whether to repair or replace bodywork Removing damaged panels Refitting new/repaired panels Repairing damaged bodywork using traditional dolly and hammer or more modern techniques Repairing small dents, holes or corroded areas using a compound filler

A certain amount of administration and customer interaction is also required:

Keeping a record of work carried out and time taken Liaising with the customer or insurance company Providing quotations and estimations

Training:

The apprenticeship training is delivered via weekly block releases at S&B throughout a year, learning will also take place in the workplace and a S&B Development Coach and Workplace Mentor are allocated to support and monitor your progress to help you reach your goals and manage your workload. Your employer will pay you when you are attending weekly training blocks at S&B.

Training Outcome:

As a company we are committed to providing development and training opportunities to our employees.

This apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our company.

Employer Description:
Established in 1966 by Brin Jones, we have since gone from strength to strength. Brin developed his business by keeping up with the latest vehicle technology and repair methods. In 1998, Brin obtained Porsche approval, followed by Mercedes-Benz approval and then Honda approval. In 2004, Brin and his wife Maggie won the prestigious Porsche Bodyshop of the Year Award, and in 2007 once of our apprentices won the Porsche Apprentice of the Year. In 2012, we made the difficult decision to part with Porsche, but we still retain the knowledge and tools to repair Porsche vehicles. Brin and Maggie have since retired and the business is now owned by Brin’s son Mark Jones who took over in 2011. Since Mark has taken over, the business has progressed stronger than ever. We have achieved the Hyundai Bodyshop approval in 2012 and the highly prestigious Volkswagen Group Paint and Body Approval in 2013. We are heavily audited by all of our manufacturers to ensure our compliance with their extremely high standards; we have never failed a single audit. Our carefully selected bodyshop technicians are trained to our approved manufacturers’ standards, which ensure that your vehicle is repaired correctly, first time, every time. We are also continuing to invest in the latest technology to ensure that we stay ahead of the motor vehicle industry. Based in Filton, we have established a fantastic reputation in the local community and are continuing to do so. We carry out work for Airbus, Rolls Royce and MOD Abbey Wood; not always on vehicles, but always using our high quality repair skills. If you would like to see examples of some of the work we have carried out, please click here to see our before and after gallery.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday 08:00 to 14:00

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Creative,Initiative