Hardwoods Five Oaks Accident repair Centre - Panel Technician Apprenticeship

Vehicle Damage Panel Technicians specialise in repairing or replacing damaged panels on our customer’s vehicles.

Over the course of the apprenticeship, you will develop the skills to prepare a vehicle for a Paint Technician by repairing, replacing, and preparing accident-damaged body panels utilising special tools and procedures to Volkswagen Group standards.

Daily duties will vary according to location and may include:

Assessing the level of damage to a vehicle and choosing to either repair or replace panels. Removing damaged panels. Repairing damaged chassis and panels. Keeping logs of work carried out and informing customers of any additional work. Maintaining a clean and safe work environment.

Our ideal Vehicle Damage Panel Technician will have an eye for detail and perfection with the passion to deliver excellent service for our customers.

We are looking for people who are passionate about our industry and our brand. Some of the personal skills that you should think about showing us in your application are:

Enthusiasm and willingness to learn Teamwork Strong communication Customer Service Interest in vehicle engineering  

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking individual to join our team and embark on a long term career, with excellent earning and progression opportunities once you complete your apprenticeship.

Training:

Training will be delivered using a combination of virtual classroom remote learning and face-to-face block release weeks at our state-of-the-art training centre.

Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the Inspiro Learning Centre in Doncaster to complete their apprenticeship training. All training-related costs are fully covered as part of the programme, including travel, accommodation, and meals.

In the workplace, your personal, dedicated mentor will support your continued learning as you apply the skills and knowledge you have gained through the remote sessions and at the Inspiro Learning Centre.

This is a fully rounded training experience where you will build life skills that last and gain both apprenticeship qualifications and brand certifications.

On successful completion of the three-year programme, you will receive the following:

Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship Brand-specific certifications 

Training Outcome:

Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such as Audi, Bentley, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles. This network of retailers spans the UK, providing a wide range of career opportunities.

Once your apprenticeship is complete, you will continue your learning journey and you will have the opportunity drive your career forward. Some of our apprentices have gone on to become team leaders and managers within the retail network or even joined our team at Head Office in Milton Keynes.

Employer Description:

Volkswagen Group (VWG) is one of the UK’s largest car retailers encompassing premium brands such as Audi, SEAT, ŠKODA, Volkswagen, TPS, Volkswagen Group Paint and Body and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles.

Our network of Volkswagen Group approved Paint and Body centres deliver a first class service to customers using teams of highly trained experts and the same paint, parts and materials that are used at our factories.

Our apprenticeship programme gives you the opportunity to become part of this network, working within an approved body shop and receiving world class training from our industry experts

Working Hours :
Monday – Friday. 0830 – 1730. Possibility of Saturday workings and / or shifts. Working week will be confirmed on application.

Skills:
Communication skills,Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Customer care skills,Problem solving skills,Analytical skills,Logical,Team working