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:
Welcome to H&J Commercials Ltd. Commercial, bus and coach vehicle repair and refurbishment. Our body, panel and paint shop facilities are based in Yate just north of Bristol, with excellent links to the M4 and M5 motorways into the M4 corridor, South West and Wales areas, making it easy for you to get to us. We can also offer a collection and delivery service. H&J Commercials are a commercial vehicle body shop and paint shop, specialising in accident repair and refurbishment of all commercial vehicles - trucks, trailers, bus, coaches and vans as well as caravan bodies. Whether it is contract work for fleet vehicles or for the avid caravaner wanting their caravan kept in tip-top condition for the end of or start of the caravan season we are here to help.

Working Hours :
Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00. 1 hour lunch break.

Skills:
IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative