Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice Level 3
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Company Name: B P Rolls (Andover)
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Sector: Automotive
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Application Deadline Date: 27/06/2022
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Positions Available: 2
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Location: West Portway Industrial Estate, SP10 3LF
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Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
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Ref: VAC-10116
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Start Date: 30/06/2022
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Working Week: 40 Hrs (Mon – Fri 8:30 – 17:30)
Brief Description
Are you wanting to start your career in the Automotive Industry? Are you hands-on and passionate about Vehicles? B P Rolls Ltd at Andover-SP10 3LF is looking for a Vehicle Panel Apprentice to join their expert team!
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
• Removing damaged panels
• Refitting new/repaired panels
• 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
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 facelift!
Qualifications Required
If you have achieved a level 2 or higher in body repair you may not be eligible for the apprenticeship
Minimum of GCSE (or equivalent) grades of 9* - 4 (A-C) in English and Maths
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 is essential
Future Prospects
If you’re looking for a motor industry apprenticeship that could lead not just to a job but a long-term career with opportunities for promotion and progression, then this could be for you!
Other Information
Closing Dates: Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications.