Summary
Apprentices will be working alongside fully qualified body panel technicians to be fully trained in repairing and replacing damaged panels using approved techniques including gas, electric and plastic welding.
What you will do at work
You will be working alongside fully qualified body panel technicians. Vehicle Body Panel Technician Apprentices are trained to repair and replace damaged panels using approved techniques, including:
- Gas
- Electric welding
- Plastic welding up to B.S.I certification
Training
- College block release
- Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
- Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Standard
Requirements and skills
Skills
- Communication skills
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
Qualifications
- GCSE English (4 or above) – essential
- GCSE Maths (4 or above) – essential
About this employer
The unrivalled combination of our trained and experienced workforce, married with the very latest technology and techniques, FMG Repair Services boasts manufacturer accreditations, ATA training accreditation, as well as Insurer repair approvals.
In addition, many of our sites hold BS 10125 accreditation – an important industry indicator of quality, meaning you can trust our team to complete your vehicle repairs to the highest standard.
After this apprenticeship
- A full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority
- The opportunities are endless
- By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have, whether it be progressing through their dealership, working towards a job within motorsport
Employee benefits
Tooling Scheme available to apprentices which provides tools to apprentices at the start of the apprenticeship programme.