Annual wage £13,312.00 Working week Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week with paid lunch break included, overtime available may be evenings and weekends. Exact shifts to be confirmed. Total hours per week: 40 Total hours per week: 40.0 Expected duration 36 Months Possible start date 05 Aug 2024 Date posted 18 Mar 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000238431 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day You will be working with Solus - https://www.solusarc.co.uk/ Duties include: Utilising the latest tools and technology to return vehicles back to factory standards after an accident. Using expert judgement to ascertain the best course of action in each individual case. Removing damaged panels or parts for repair. Smoothing out dents in panels. Using fillers to repair holes and dents. Making body panels and sections. Refinishing the repair to match surrounding areas. The training you will be getting Career with the winner of the 2022 Best Apprenticeship Scheme Award. Internal and external awards and recognition. You will be gifted a full Panel toolkit. Placed on a predefined progression plan over the course of your career with salary increases. On site mentor. Access to the latest manufacturer training and technical specialists in the country. Our training is conducted in partnership with Thatcham Research. Thatcham are the organisation responsible in the UK for developing Repair Technologies and setting industry standards. Technical experts working in their fully equipped and ultra-modern Repair Technology Centre produce a wide range of vehicle repair data. This repair data is used by the automotive industry to help facilitate the safe and effective repair of modern cars including electrification and driverless vehicle technologies. Top quality training methods, materials and resources. Technical specialists with industry expertise. The most advanced repair methods and standards within the industry. Support from a world-leading vehicle repair technology centre Excellent pastoral care. VEHICLE DAMAGE PANEL TECHNICIAN Level 3. Block release training for 1 week at a time each quarter in the Thatcham area. All travel, accommodation and meals during block release is organised on your behalf and fully funded by us. What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship Multiskilled Technician Workshop Manager Bodyshop Manager Vehicle Damage Assessor Area Operations Manger Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities IT skills, Attention to detail, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English (Grade 4) Desired GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade 4) Desired Things to consider This apprenticeship is physical with a large amount of standing during the working day. Equipment is available to help lift heavy loads but manual lifting is required