Body Repair Technician Apprenticeship
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Company Name: Bodytech Repair Solutions Ltd
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: Automotive
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Application Deadline Date: 28/08/2020
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Positions Available: 1
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Location: Chelmsford, CM3 5UQ
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Salary:
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Ref: VAC-04985
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Start Date: 31/08/2020
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Working Week: Mon to Fri
Brief Description
At Bodytech Repair Solutions Ltd we have a fantastic opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to kick start their career and join our skilled team training as a Body Repair Technician. If you are interested, apply now!
Vacancy Detail
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
INDAUTO
Personal Qualities
We want to identify those people that are ambitious and demonstrate a willingness to learn, who are excited by the prospect of working in the automotive industry and want to become experts in their technical field.
Key personal skills to demonstrate include:
? A willingness to learn
? Automotive interest
? Personal responsibility and resilience
? Problem Solving
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
On successful completion of your Level 3 apprenticeship along with functional skills in Maths and English (where required) you will be a fully qualified Vehicle Body Repair Technician with the skills to continue your career in the industry.
Other Information
Technicians normally work 40 hours a week, typically from Monday to Friday. During busy periods it may be required to also work Saturdays with a day off in the week.