Apprentice Vehicle Damage Panel Technician - Express Bodyworks Midlands Limited - Hinckley

Undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, including safety precautions, panel preparation and body measurements Identify the material used in the construction to enable the correct joining techniques and manufacturer specifications to be adhered to Interpret relevant technical data and methods to make sure that any joints are in line with vehicle manufacturer specification and the vehicle / body panels are aligned correctly Ability to identify and understand the correct joining technology Remove, repair, and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently Operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process, panel pulling systems, jig and alignment tools, spot welders, brazing tools Identify and communicate supplementary damage such as panels that were deemed to be reparable but once worked on were found to be beyond repair along with damage that could not be established on original inspection Ability to detect and rectify faults within a vehicles structure that’s integral to its safety Maintaining high standards of housekeeping

Training:

Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship Standard:

Our training partner will deliver a high-quality Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician programme here in our state-of-the-art bodyshop No college attendance required You will work alongside a highly skilled mentor who will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle panel technician Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills (if not already achieved)

Training Outcome:
Following completion of your apprenticeship you can expect permanent employment as well as opportunities to progress into roles such as workshop controller, vehicle damage assessor or Bodyshop manager  The opportunities are endless, having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their careers within the automotive sector following their own interests and ambitions

Employer Description:

Express Bodyworks Group is one of the fastest growing independent repair groups in the UK.

Throughout our journey to date, Express Bodyworks has repeatedly impressed and set industry standards with unparalleled service excellence.

The Company remains family-owned, supported by a committed and experienced team. This mix of professional and family values helps us deliver a quality, forward-thinking initiatives, whilst not losing the personal touch.

Express Bodyworks Group continues to reinvest in the latest technology and repair solutions to ensure that as a group we are at the forefront of modern, advancing changes but also leading the way a across agility, scale, and sustainability to deliver the next generation of repair excellence.

Accident repair is often seen as an inconvenience — we aim to make it a seamless part of modern life. Our Static sites, mobile repair vehicles, and same day services are designed with customer convenience and outcome in mind, This lifestyle integration redefines customer satisfaction, transforming a distress purchase into a positive, premium experience that aligns with modern expectations of convenience and care.

 

Working Hours :
Typically, 40 hours a week between 8.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working,Creative,Initiative,Patience,Physical fitness