Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice Level 3

As Paint Technician, we know there’s no better feeling than seeing a customer's vehicle at the front of the workshop, waiting for them to collect it - it is what our business is built on.

Duties will include:

Preparing paint spraying equipment Preparing the bodywork of the vehicle Mix paint by eye or using computer technology to ensure the best color match Applying several coats to the car, including primers, colors, and protective finishes Solving paint application problems; defects, causes,s and cures Maintaining and cleaning equipment Storing paints in the correct conditions

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 As part of the service a Bodyshop offers, you may also carry out valeting, to ensure the vehicles look as good as new Wash down the outside of the car to remove dirt and mud Polish the windows, wheels, door handles, and mirrors

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:
If you’re looking for a motor industry apprenticeship that could lead not just to a job but a long-term career with opportunities for promotion and progression, then this could be for you!

Employer Description:
Vehicle Bodycare Centre Ltd has been established for 26 years and has grown to be one of the premier independent vehicle body repair specialists in the North of England.
The company operates from modern, purpose built workshops based at a 2-acre site on Knowsthorpe Road, Cross Green Industrial Estate, Leeds.

In order to help vehicle operators meet the exacting logistical demands placed upon them, the company aims to provide a 'one stop shop' entailing a prompt and efficient service for the repair of any accident damaged commercial vehicles.
The company's aim is to achieve good quality commercial repairs in a quick turn round time hence keeping the operators downtime to as short as possible. Our company can assist by taking on the recovery process, and all the way through to painting and re-delivering - we can be confident of achieving the results you require.
The company has invested in the very latest body repair technology the industry has to offer; this enables the facility to undertake every aspect of body repair and refinishing for all types of commercial vehicles.
A long standing relationship with major insurance companies means that Vehicle Bodycare Centre Ltd can gain approval for repairs fast, which enables the business to provide a smoother repair process and reduce downtime on vehicles off the road.

Working Hours :
Shifts to be confirmed between 08:00 - 17:00.

Skills:
Enthusiasm to learn,Practical hands-on ability