Bodyshop Panel Technician Apprenticeship in Doncaster at GBA Group

Salary£16,640 / year
Work typeIn person
LocationDoncaster
Job typeApprenticeship Jobs
Closes12 Nov 2026
LevelAdvanced
Starts11 Jan 2027
Hours40 a week
Duration3 Years

Job description

Summary

  • The successful applicant will be working in a purpose-built body shop.
  • You will be working alongside an experienced technician to gain new skills and gain a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Level 3 qualification.
  • Duties will include repairing and replacing body panels and undertaking minor and major repairs.

What you will do at work

  • Learn new methods & techniques & put them into practice as required & undergo any training required
  • Carry out paintless dent removal
  • Carry out warranty repairs in accordance with BMW warranty policy & procedures
  • Document repairs & ensure times are recorded for each repair 
  • Carry out panel and carbon repairs following instructions
  • Utilise materials in accordance with supplier guidelines
  • Carry our repairs efficiently to meet customer standards
  • Take ownership of the vehicle & be responsible for any repairs undertaken
  • Be flexible of actual duties required in the day
  • Maintain a clean & tidy working environment
  • Other tasks as directed by the management team 

Training

Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Diploma in Accident Repair Panel Competence
  • End Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Functional Skills in English and maths (if applicable)
  • Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
  • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
  • Delivery method for training is yet to be confirmed.

Requirements and skills

Skills

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Eager to learn
  • Reliable
  • Hardworking
  • Punctual

Qualifications

  • GCSE English (9-4) – desired
  • GCSE Maths (9-4) – desired

About this employer

GBA Group of Companies is a long‑established logistics and shipping services provider headquartered in Grimsby, UK. It operates across multiple sectors, with a strong focus on automotive logistics, port management, and specialized IT systems.

After this apprenticeship

  • Possibility of securing a full-time job within the company on completion of the apprenticeship

Employer

GBA Group

Listed via Find an Apprenticeship

Training provider

Training provider
Doncaster Rotherham and District Motor Trades Group Training Association
Training course
Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
Working pattern
Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm With 1 day release day at college each week 9.00am - 4.00pm. Details to be confirmed.

Published by the employer on Find an apprenticeship, the government vacancy service.

Location

BMW Distribution Centre
Paddock Lane
Doncaster, Yorkshire and The Humber
DN8 4HT
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