Apprentice Panel Technician

As an Apprentice Panel Technician, you will gain the knowledge and skills so you can repair and replace damaged panels so the vehicle can be finished by Paint Technician’s so the vehicle looks as good as new.

To support the repair and return of customers’ vehicles to their purchased and factory standard following an accident To remove damaged panels To repair damaged panels and chassis and fit them To maintain a clean and safe environment To use diagnostic equipment to determine the alignment of the vehicle’s structure To contribute to team production targets to ensure that the vehicle is returned to the customer in a timely manner To follow Health and Safety and Standard Operating Procedures To remove and safely store and/or safely dispose of vehicle components, fluids, and gases To reassemble vehicles after their repair in a safe and to the required standard To work as part of a team to return the customer's vehicle to an acceptable factory standard by diagnosing and fixing faults

Training:

You will be working towards the Panel Technician Apprenticeship Standard over a 36-month period.

To attend all residential study blocks at the designated training provider, this will be a minimum of six weeks per year at Thatcham Research, Berkshire. Hotel accommodation, travel expenses and subsistence will be arranged by ABL 1 Touch Limited.

You will be expected to fully participate in the Apprenticeship Study programme, to apply the knowledge and skills learnt within the Bodyshop and complete all learning activities and evidence learning within the specified time frames.

Training Outcome:

There is an opportunity to apply for a permanent role at ABL 1 Touch upon successful completion of your apprenticeship standard. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, a learning and development programme will be created to enable you to develop within the company, which supports you to reach your career goals.

Employer Description:

ABL 1 Touch was established over 30 years ago, as a family-owned accident repair business offering an alternate solution to the vehicle accident repair industry, moving away from large sites, incorporating the ‘repair over replace’ ethos, it is now backed by Private Equity investment, and is rapidly increasing the number of sites throughout the UK.

Working Hours :
Normal opening hours are 8.00am – 5.30pm Monday - Friday. The weekly working pattern will be agreed with your manager, as some sites have variations to the opening hours

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Initiative,Physical fitness,Ability to work under pressure