Volvo Trucks Vehicle Damage Panel/Body Repair Technician Apprenticeship

MC Truck and Bus Ltd are part of the Volvo dealer network for Volvo trucks. Volvo trucks are world leaders in innovation and technical excellence and are one of the world’s leading truck manufacturers.

MC Truck and Bus are currently recruiting for high quality Apprentices to train as a Volvo Technician through the award-winning Volvo Technician Apprenticeship Programme which is considered one of the best in the industry.

Remit are proud to be partnered with MC Trucks to deliver their HGV Panel/Body Repair apprenticeships.

Start date is July 2025

As an apprentice you will learn how to repair, and sometimes replace, damaged bodywork using specialist techniques with traditional tools and the latest equipment.
• Assessing a vehicle to establish the extent of damage
• Based on the initial assessment, deciding whether to repair or replace bodywork
• Removal and replacement of body panels and associated components
• Refitting new/repaired panels
• Repairing damaged bodywork using traditional dolly and hammer or more modern techniques incl MiG brazing
• Repairing small dents, holes, or corroded areas using a compound filler

Hours: 39 working hours per week. There may be slight variances per depot generally the alternating shift pattern. Earlies 6am – 2:15pm, lates 2pm – 10pm.

Salary: 1st year apprentice wage is £7.55 per hour (+ additional £1 per hour for shifts).

Training delivery.
In this programme, all aspects of body repair are embedded in this dedicated programme and involve a mix of academic learning and on-the-job training.
• Practical learning in the workplace, shadowing your mentor and carrying out the work while being supervised
• Online studies, completing workbooks and job cards, attending online sessions and virtual classes with your Development Coach, all done during your working day
• Attending block release to the Remit Training Academy in Derby, DE24 8NB every 2 months. All costs of your hotel food and accommodation plus all travel arrangements are covered by MC Truck & Bus

What are the benefits?
• Full-time employment from day one
• Competitive salary as you progress
• 31 days holiday including bank holidays
• Auto Enrolment Pension
• Free Life Assurance
• Tool Kit Provided
• Residential training with expert support and guidance
• Internationally recognised accreditation
• Fully paid for training course, including all qualification fees and accommodation

What you’ll achieve.
On successfully completing the Volvo Apprentice Programme, you will gain national qualifications recognised throughout the automotive industry:
• Vehicle Damage Panel Technician level 3

Training:

This is a Vehicle Damage Panel Apprenticeship programme, delivered by Remit Group.

Awarding Body: Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI.)

Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release at the Remit Automotive Academy in Derby. This means you will be required to stay in a hotel for 12 separate weeks (Mon – Fri) over the duration of the programme, which equals 4 weeks per year. All associated costs for training are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.

You will also be assigned a dedicated Development Coach who will visit you every 4-6 weeks either in the workplace or remotely via Microsoft Teams, giving 1-2-1 advice and guidance to help you achieve the following IMI qualifications:
• Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Level 3

Training Outcome:

MC Truck & Bus provide all their apprentices with the skills needed to become fully qualified and competent individuals with a secure vocation. A Volvo trained apprentice will become a top class asset to their business for years to come. Volvo will do everything they can to help you achieve your goals.

Employer Description:
With roots firmly planted in the commercial vehicles market, MC Truck & Bus have been providing transport solutions for over 30 years. With a demonstrable track record of consistently delivering new and preowned vehicle sales, contract hire, rental, fleet and asset management, maintenance and support services on a national level, MC Truck & Bus are proudly part of the Volvo Trucks dealer network. Founded in 1927, Volvo is one of the world's leading manufacturers of heavy commercial vehicles and diesel engines. Delivering cutting edge innovation and technical excellence while staying true to their core values of Saftey, Quality and Environmental impacts.

Working Hours :
Alternate shifts, Monday - Friday (earlies 6am-2:15pm & lates 2pm-10pm).

Skills:
Enthusiasm to learn,Mechanically minded,Physical fitness