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 isalso 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:
Ensignbus has been in business for 50 years and during those years we've sold over 20,000 buses to nearly 100 countries, undertaken around 25,000 MOT tests, converted over 1,000 buses to open top, undertaken over 5,000 single door conversions, operated on three continents and carried tens of millions of passengers on local service and sightseeing buses. We are an award winning business with 50 years experience in Bus Sales, Service Work, Sightseeing Tours, Bus Conversions and Restorations. Ensignbus was formed in 1972, since which time it has been involved in many aspects of the bus industry. In the early days a number of small contracts were operated for people such as the Port of London Authority and Lesney the toy manufactures. These small operations however became secondary to the role which Ensign has today made its own, that of buying and selling high quality used buses and coaches.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 07:30 - 15:30 30 minute lunch break.

Skills:
Attention to detail,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Team working,Initiative