Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship

Vehicle Body Repair Apprenticeship at Sandicliffe - Nottingham: Start Your Journey!

Are you passionate about mechanics and ready to launch a rewarding career?

What Will You Learn?

As a Body Repair Apprentice, you’ll become the go-to expert for bringing vehicles back to life! Whether it’s a scratched-up panel or major damage, you’ll be the person with the skills to fix it up and make it look brand new. Here’s the kind of stuff you’ll be getting stuck into:

What’s the job all about?

Checking out the damage – You’ll inspect cars to figure out how bad the damage is Making the call – Should you fix it or swap it out? You’ll learn how to make the right decision based on what you find Swapping parts – Removing and replacing body panels and other key parts to get the car back in shape Putting it all back together – Refitting panels so everything looks clean, tight, and ready to roll Old-school meets modern – You’ll use both classic tools like hammers and dollies and modern techniques like MiG brazing to smooth out damage Fine-tuning the details – Fixing dents, holes, and rust spots with filler to make sure every car leaves the shop looking slick

If you think this could be just the thing for you – apply now!

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 Apprenticeship Standard

Training Outcome:
Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve the evel 3 in Vehicle Damage Panel/Body qualification, with a potential full time position available

Employer Description:
It all began in 1948. Sandicliffe started out as a small garage and workshop where their founding members worked tireless hours to service and repair the cars of Stapleford. 70+ years later, Sandicliffe has expanded to an award-winning motor group, managed under the same family values as it was in 1948. They are proud to be a family of 9 award-winning car dealerships offering you the very best of Ford, BYD, Mazda, MG, XPENG, GWM, Ford Commercial and Maxus . Our locations include Nottingham, Leicester, Loughborough and Lincoln.

Working Hours :
Monday - Friday, 8.00am - 5.00pm

Skills:
Attention to detail,Enthusiasm to learn,Mechanically minded,Passion for mechanics,Punctual