Vehicle Body Repair Apprentice Technician
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Company Name: Autoright Ltd
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: Automotive
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Application Deadline Date: 30/10/2019
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Positions Available: 1
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Location: Tonbridge, TN11 0QE
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Salary:
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Ref: VAC-03261
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Start Date: 11/11/2019
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Working Week: 40 hours per week 7:00am-5:00pm Mon-Fri
Brief Description
Remit are recruiting on behalf of Mill Garage as they have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join their skilled team at their brand new site on Half Moon Lane as a Body Repair Technician Apprentice!
Vacancy Detail
Mill Garage Bodyshop offers a full range of services from simple scratch, dent and bumper repairs through to heavy accident/collision damage, vehicle rebuilds and restoration. Due to site relocation they will be looking to start their apprentice in September 2019 once they are set up at their new premises. Apply now to register your interest!
As an apprentice you will learn how to repair, and sometimes replace, damaged bodywork using specialist techniques with traditional tools and the latest equipment.
? 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
As part of the service a bodyshop offers, you may also carry out valeting, to ensure the vehicles look as good as new.
? Wash down the outside of the car to remove dirt and mud
? Polish the windows, wheels, door handles and mirrors
Whilst the vast majority of work is accident-related, body repair technicians also carry out cosmetic work on behalf of owners keen to give their beloved cars the motoring equivalent of a face lift!
INDAUTO
Qualifications Required
No previous automotive qualifications are required, and we will support and help develop your English, Maths and ICT.
Personal Qualities
Commitment and enthusiasm are a must and a passion for motor vehicles and physical work would be an advantage.
Skills Required
The job involves numerous activities and you will need to be comfortable with a wide range of vehicles. In this role, you will often be working as part of a team, so good communication and being able to follow instructions would be good skills to have.
Future Prospects
To successfully complete the Level 2 apprenticeship and become a fully qualified Vehicle Paint Technician with the skills to continue your career in the industry..!!
Other Information
There are over 2.5 million motor vehicles on Britain's roads and every year, tens of thousands of these vehicles will become involved in an accident and will often involve repairing the bodywork of the car, which usually bears the brunt of any impact. This is where the bodyshop industry becomes relevant.