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SalaryVehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship
This exciting opportunity is ideal for someone looking for a structured supportive and challenging apprenticeship. We are looking for motivated and enthusiastic people to join our dynamic teams.
The Apprentice Programme will give you the rare opportunity to carry out a real job with real responsibility coupled with a focus on training and development. It is important for us to ensure our apprentices feel valued so we invest in you to develop the skills that will make you effective within our organisation and in your future career.
WHAT DOES A PANEL TECHNICIAN DO?
A Vehicle Damage Panel Technician works within a Body Repair workshop demonstrating expert working knowledge in relation to the removal repair and replacement of vehicle body panels to vehicle manufacturer specifications. The vehicles can include cars and light commercial vehicles.
With motor vehicle technology changing all the time Panel Technicians keep up to date with the most relevant equipment and advanced repair techniques within the automotive industry.
You will learn:
Expert working Knowledge & understanding of:
-Motor vehicle chassis and body alignment e.g. underbody measurement and its impact on suspension and steering geometry
-Vehicle body types panel identification safety systems materials and alternative fuel
-Use of Body Panel Repair tools equipment and devices used in the process e.g. alignment jigs resistance welding equipment riveting and bonding tools
-Removal and replacement of body panels and associated parts e.g. mechanically fixed components chemically fixed components
-Interpretation of technical data for joining techniques and replacement panels
-Quality control process and the implications of poor quality
-Knowledge of key process for vehicle panel repair such as Welding utilising either Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG) and Metal Inert Gas (MIG) & brazing along with spot welding riveting utilising self-piercing rivets and utilising panel adhesive bonding as specified by the manufacturer
-Health & Safety and compliance requirements of the body shop industry
-Their direct commercial productivity and efficiency impact of their role within the whole repair process. E.g understanding the cost of mistakes and the need for accuracy. The impact of rework on resources and reputation.
Skills:
-Ability to undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair including safety precautions panel preparation and body measurements.
-Ability to identify the material used in the construction to enable the correct joining techniques and manufacturer specifications to be adhered to.
-Ability 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 e.g. when to use resistance spot welding or mig brazing or bonding.
-Ability to remove repair and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently.
-Ability to identify and operate the correct repair tools equipment and devices used in the process panel pulling systems jig and alignment tools spot welders brazing tools.
-Ability to 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 thats integral to its safety
WORKING WEEK
A typical working week could be 40 hours Monday to Friday 8.30am 5.30pm however your exact hours will be confirmed at a face-to-face interview.
All learners will be required to work the minimum apprenticeship duration of 30 hours per week. At least 20% of your working hours will be allocated to 'off-the-job' training. We'll support you to understand the working hours during the recruitment process.
YOUR DEVELOPMENT
Our Apprenticeship Programme is an excellent way of ensuring we have high-quality people working within our business. We're looking for ambitious candidates ready to take ownership of their development work hard to achieve their potential and grow with an ambitious employer.
The Programme typically lasts for 36 months dependant on the career path chosen and you'll achieve a nationally recognised qualification.
We will support you to gain your Functional Skills Core Skills in Scotland if you require them in Maths and English.
Block training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced Coaches as well as Virtual Classroom sessions and E-Learning modules.
QUALIFICATION
Title Vehicle Damage Panel Technician
Duration 36 months
Level 3
SKILLS & PERSONAL QUALITIES
All of our opportunities receive a really good response and so we're looking for you to demonstrate why you stand out from the crowd. We're not looking for the finished article rather we want to identify those people that are ambitious and demonstrate a willingness to learn who are excited by the prospect of working with our fantastic technologically advanced vehicles and really engage in the recruitment process.
We are committed to supporting our apprentices' technical employability and broader personal development skills to ensure they can progress and develop in their careers. When it comes to selecting the right people to become apprentices it's as much about attitude as it is about vocational and academic success. That's why in addition to the qualifications we require from you we'll also look for you to possess the following key behaviours.
From problem-solving abilities to an enthusiasm for our industry these are all attributes that will be vital in your role and they will be assessed throughout the application process.
-Logical and creative thinking skills.
-Analytical and problem-solving skills.
-Ability to work independently and to take responsibility.
-Can use own initiative.
-A thorough and organised approach.
-Ability to work with a range of internal and external people.
-Ability to communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
-Maintain a productive professional and secure working environment.
FUTURE PROSPECTS
There are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our expanding business. Your early development is carefully mapped through your Apprenticeship journey with your learning focussed toward achieving an industry-recognised qualification.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Age 16+
Prior Attainment GCSE (or equivalent) grade A-C or 9-4 in Maths and English. Predicated grades are accepted.
In Scotland applicants must have or be predicted to achieve National 4 or above in English and Maths and either a Science or Technical subject. Standard Grades 1-4 and Intermediates are also accepted.
'Equivalent' grades include
-BTEC first diplomas and certificates
-OCR Nationals
-Key Skills Level 2-NVQs
-Essential Skills (Wales)
-Functional Skills Level 2
-Core Skills (Scotland)
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Salary: £5.28 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
