Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice - Bury ST Edmunds

As an apprentice vehicle damage panel technician, you will work as part of a highly skilled work force that is committed to quality. The successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects. You will be repairing accident damage to vehicle panels etc.

What you'll do

• Undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, including safety precautions, panel preparation and body measurements
• Identify the material used in the construction to enable the correct joining techniques and manufacturer specifications to be adhered 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
• Remove, repair, and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently
• Operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process, panel pulling systems, jig and alignment tools, spot welders, brazing tools
• 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 that's integral to its safety
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping

Training

• Our training partner will deliver a high-quality Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician programme here in our state-of-the-art bodyshop
• No college attendance required
• You will work alongside a highly skilled mentor who will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle panel technician
• Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician apprenticeship standard

After the apprenticeship

• Following completion of your apprenticeship you can expect permanent employment as well as opportunities to progress into roles such as Workshop Controller, Vehicle Damage Assessor or Bodyshop Manager
• The opportunities are endless, having a highly regarded set of skills, Apprentices can go on to develop their careers within the automotive sector following their own interests and ambitions

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Creative
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness

Qualifications

• Desired: GCSE, English GCSE or equivalent (grade Grade 4/C or above)
• Desired: GCSE, Maths GCSE or equivalent (grade Grade 4/C or above)

About the employer

With a turnover of approximately £250 million per annum and over 700 members of staff employed in 13 dealerships and one dedicated service centre across the country, giving the business both a national presence and a local community spirit.

Representing Vauxhall, MG and Citroen we offer a wide range of new cars and vans whilst providing a variety of used and manufacturer approved vehicles to suit any need or price range.

Apprenticeship details

• Course: Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3), Engineering and manufacturing
• Apprenticeship level: Advanced (level 3)
• Training provider: AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
• Expected duration: 3 Years
• Hours: 40 hours a week. Working week: Monday - Friday 8.00am - 5.00pm
• Start date: 9 November 2026
• Positions available: 1
• Wage: £16,640 a year