Bodyshop Panel Technician Apprentice

BMW Park Royal is looking for a Bodyshop Panel Technician Apprentice.

Your role

We are currently recruiting for a Bodyshop Panel Apprentice. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to work with one of the world’s most prestigious and technologically advanced car manufacturers. You will be working in a busy BMW/MINI Bodyshop, where you will be responsible for repairing accident damaged motor vehicles to the high standards of the BMW/MINI brand.

All BMW Bodyshop Apprentices (Paint & Panel) attend a centralised body training facility in Milton Keynes for their off-the-job training. This centre is equipped with BMW Cars and BMW Colour Systems to ensure that apprentices are trained to the highest standards.

The role of a Bodyshop Panel Technician includes:

• The removal, repair and refitting of panels and components
• Welding techniques
• Panel beating
• Dent removal
• Vehicle Damage Assessments

During the time spent at your BMW Bodyshop, a mentor will be allocated to oversee the work-based learning programme. A BMW representative will also visit on a 12 weekly basis to set performance targets and ensure any development needs are being met.

Your profile

• To have good manual dexterity

• Full training will be provided

Personal qualities

Successful applicants must demonstrate the following:

• A keen interest and enthusiasm for automotive vehicles and the industry as a whole
• To be honest and trustworthy with a willingness to learn
• A positive attitude and work ethic, with high level of professionalism
• To be able to work effectively as part of a team in a busy bodyshop environment, as well as having the capability to follow instructions and work individually

Desired qualifications

Applicants are required to have, or predicted to obtain, GCSEs at grades A-C/9-4 (or equivalent) in English, maths and one other subject.

Future prospects

On successful completion of the apprenticeship, you will progress to become a fully qualified Bodyshop Paint Technician.

Things to consider

Successful applicants must be prepared to travel to the body training facility in Milton Keynes to complete their apprenticeship training. Training is completed in one-week blocks approximately once every two-three months. All training costs are covered by the BMW Retailer/Bodyshop (travel, accommodation and food).

All Bodyshop Technician (Paint & Panel) Apprentices will be employed at their local BMW Retailer or Bodyshop and will attend our body training facility for their training. The body training facility is located in Milton Keynes.

All applications are to be done through the BMW Apprenticeship website. The apply online button can be found at the bottom of the page. Candidates will only be contacted if they meet the initial criteria for the BMW/MINI programme.

Training to be provided

• Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Standard Level 3 (Included in standard is the welding accreditation to meet PAS125 accreditation
• IMIAL Level 2 Award in Electric/Hybrid Vehicles
• Employment Rights and Responsibilities
• Personal Learning and Thinking Skills