Apprentice Body Repair Technician

Overview

motor vehicle Accident Repair Technician repairs all elements of a vehicle after it has sustained some type of collision damage. These range from small damage through to heavily impacted types of damage requiring complex and detailed repair or replacement of major structural elements of the vehicle.

Full Description

What will the apprentice be doing?

Typically, the Accident Repair Technician works in a modern highly technical workshop-type environment, working on a broad range of vehicles from cars and car derived vans to light and heavy commercial vehicle
Uniquely, they work on and obtain a level of competence in all craft aspects of vehicle accident repair, including Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET); Panel Repair & Replacement; – not just one as has been the case in the past
Additionally, the Accident Repair Technician is able to interpret and work accurately to detailed and complex technical repair specifications / instructions and, at times, obtain these instructions from a range of electronic sources
An Accident Repair Technician has the ability to work in a focused, analytical and methodical fashion, completing repairs on time, every time with a right-first-time, customer focused culture under-pinning all their activities

What training will the apprentice take and what qualification will the apprentice get at the end?

Apprentices will attend The City of Liverpool College on a day release basis, working towards their Level 3 apprenticeship programme
Apprentices without Level 2 maths and English will also be enrolled on Functional Skills as part of their apprenticeship programme

What is the expected career progression after this apprenticeship?

Successful completion of this apprenticeship may lead to a full time role as a qualified Vehicle Damage Technician

Apprenticeship Details

Annual wage

£8,754.20

Working week

Monday – Friday, Exact shifts to be confirmed

Total hours per week: 35 hours a week

Expected duration

36 Months

Requirements and prospects

Desired skills and personal qualities

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Team working
Enthusiastic
Positive attitude
Ability to use own initiative
Reliable

Qualifications

GCSE or equivalent 5 GCSEs or equivalent – Any Subject (Grade 4/C or Above) essential

How to Apply

To apply for this vacancy please click here and submit an application via the National Apprenticeship Service. Please note, applications not submitted via this link will not be considered.

Closing date: December 31st 2022

Employer: Commercial Colours LTD

Location: Wirral, England, CH62 3QB

Available Positions: 1