Company Overview
S&B Automotive Academy was established in 1970 and is a leading provider of automotive training. We offer training in the complete range of automotive disciplines including Heavy Vehicle, Bus and Coach, Light Vehicle, Parts, Body Repair, Paint and Auto-Electrical.
Summary
Do you have a passion for cars and want to kick start an automotive career? Then this is the perfect role for you As a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician, you will work within the Repair workshop to remove and replace body panels. The vehicles you will be working on are cars and light commercial.
Hours Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00. 1 hour lunch break.
40 hours a week
Work
As an apprentice, you'll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You'll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you'll do at work
This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled team that is committed to quality. You will train to become a qualified Vehicle Damage Panel Technician; the successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects. You will work independently and as part of a team following a defined process, using the skills to correctly identify the different body panel types and have the ability to use the correct repair tools to carry out the work to the highest possible standard.
You will receive training and support throughout your qualification the successful candidate will learn to remove, repair and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently, using a variety of body repair panel tools, equipment and devices. Duties to include:
* Assessing a vehicle to establish the extent of damage
* Based on the initial assessment, deciding whether to repair or replace bodywork
* Removing damaged panels
* Refitting new/repaired panels
* Repairing damaged bodywork using traditional dolly and hammer or more modern techniques
* Repairing small dents, holes or corroded areas using a compound filler
A certain amount of administration and customer interaction is also required:
* Keeping a record of work carried out and time taken
* Liaising with the customer or insurance company
* Providing quotations and estimations
Where you'll work
31 Lavenham Road, Beeches Industrial Estate, Yate, Bristol, BS37 5QX
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED
Your training course
Vehicle damage panel technician
Equal to Level 3 (A level)
our training plan
The apprenticeship training is delivered via weekly block releases at S&B throughout a year, learning will also take place in the workplace and a S&B Development Coach and Workplace Mentor are allocated to support and monitor your progress to help you reach your goals and manage your workload. Your employer will pay you when you are attending weekly training blocks at S&B.
More training information
S&B Automotive Academy is a specialist apprenticeship training provider located in Bedminster, Bristol. Whether you're seeking to kickstart your career in the automotive industry or business industry, S&B Automotive Academy is your go-to partner for excellence in training
S&B has been training apprentices since the 1970's and are one of the largest training providers in the Automotive and Business sector. We pride ourselves on our collaboration with a wide range of employers.
To be considered for this apprenticeship you must have GCSEs, Functional Skills or Key Skills at grade C/4 or above in English and maths (or equivalent), If your grades are below this, we will discuss your options for taking functional skills in Maths and/or English. As well as this, predicated grades are accepted, and work experience or knowledge is beneficial but not essential.
As a result you will receive the following:
* Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship Standard
* Level 2 Functional Skills in maths and English (if a GCSE grade 4/C or equivalent has not already been achieved)
RequirementsDesired qualifications
* GCSE English (Grade 4) desirable
* GCSE Maths (Grade 4) desirable
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* IT skills
* Organisation skills
* Problem solving skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
Other requirements
The competition for apprenticeship placements is strong so please ensure your application is modified to the type of apprenticeship you are applying for, pay attention to presentation, spelling and grammar and include any relevant experience, hobbies/interests, or qualifications.
About this company
Welcome to H&J Commercials Ltd. Commercial, bus and coach vehicle repair and refurbishment. Our body, panel and paint shop facilities are based in Yate just north of Bristol, with excellent links to the M4 and M5 motorways into the M4 corridor, South West and Wales areas, making it easy for you to get to us. We can also offer a collection and delivery service. H&J Commercials are a commercial vehicle body shop and paint shop, specialising in accident repair and refurbishment of all commercial vehicles - trucks, trailers, bus, coaches and vans as well as caravan bodies. Whether it is contract work for fleet vehicles or for the avid caravaner wanting their caravan kept in tip-top condition for the end of or start of the caravan season we are here to help.
After this apprenticeship
As a company we are committed to providing development and training opportunities to our employees.
This apprenticeship is the grounding for your future development and there are lots of opportunities to develop your career within our company.
Job Types: Full-time, Apprenticeship
Pay: £15,704.00 per year
Work Location: In person