Vehicle Body Technician Level 2

Company Name: Fix Auto Luton
Type: Apprenticeship
Sector: Automotive
Application Deadline Date: 15/07/2019
Positions Available: 1

Location: Luton, LU1 3EA
Salary:
Ref: VAC-03631
Start Date: 29/07/2019
Working Week: 40 Hours per week Monday to Friday 08.00 to 17.00 1 hour lunch

Brief Description

Remit are recruiting for Fix Autos in Luton, who have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to kick start their career
and join a skilled team as a Body Repair technician. If you are interested, apply now!

Vacancy Detail

Body Repair Technicians (Panel beaters) repair and replace vehicle bodywork which has either been damaged in a collision or deliberately damaged.

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, panel beaters 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 panel beaters will need to be comfortable with a wide range of vehicles.
As a panel beater, 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

There is a large gap in the motor trade, where people a crying out for highly skilled Paint Technicians. Do you have the passion and commitment to rise to the challenge?

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 (and the role of a panel beater) becomes relevant.