Annual wage £13,312.00 Wages explained Apprentices are paid for their normal working hours and training that's part of their apprenticeship (usually one day per week). Minimum Wage Rates Working week Monday - Friday, between 8.00am - 5.00pm. Total hours per week: 40.0 Expected duration 30 Months Possible start date 03 Jul 2024 Date posted 24 Apr 2024 Apprenticeship level Advanced Level 3 (A level) Reference number VAC1000246912 Positions 1 available What you will do in your working day 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 The training you will be getting Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship Standard: 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 Apprentices without level 2 or equivalent English and maths will need to achieve this level prior to taking the end-point assessment What to expect at the end of your 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 Requirements and prospects Desired skills and personal qualities Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Problem solving skills, Analytical skills, Logical, Team working, Creative, Initiative, Patience, Physical fitness Qualifications GCSE or equivalent English GCSE or equivalent (Grade Grade 4/C or above) Desired GCSE or equivalent Maths GCSE or equivalent (Grade Grade 4/C or above) Desired