Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship

  • Company Name: Sandicliffe Motor Group (Nottingham)
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Sector: Automotive
  • Application Deadline Date: 01/09/2025
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Location: Nottingham, NG7 2SZ
  • Salary: Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
  • Ref: VAC-16872
  • Start Date: 29/09/2025
  • Working Week: Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

Brief Description

This apprenticeship is the Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician standard program with Sandicliffe - Nottingham. As an apprentice, you will learn how to repair, and replace, damaged bodywork on vehicles using specialist techniques with traditional tools and the latest equipment.

Vacancy Detail

Vehicle Body Repair Apprenticeship at Sandicliffe - Nottingham: Start Your Journey!

Are you passionate about mechanics and ready to launch a rewarding career?

What Will You Learn?
As a Body Repair Apprentice, you’ll become the go-to expert for bringing vehicles back to life! Whether it’s a scratched-up panel or major damage, you’ll be the person with the skills to fix it up and make it look brand new. Here’s the kind of stuff you’ll be getting stuck into:

What’s the job all about?
- Checking out the damage – You’ll inspect cars to figure out how bad the damage is.
- Making the call – Should you fix it or swap it out? You’ll learn how to make the right decision based on what you find.
- Swapping parts – Removing and replacing body panels and other key parts to get the car back in shape.
- Putting it all back together – Refitting panels so everything looks clean, tight, and ready to roll.
- Old-school meets modern – You’ll use both classic tools like hammers and dollies and modern techniques like MiG brazing to smooth out damage.
- Fine-tuning the details – Fixing dents, holes, and rust spots with filler to make sure every car leaves the shop looking slick.

By the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll be the person who can turn a battered car into something that looks showroom-ready. Get ready to build skills that’ll always be in demand!

Apprenticeship Highlights
Our three-year programme combines hands-on training with classroom learning, preparing apprentices to achieve an IMI Level 3 in Vehicle Damage Panel/Body Apprenticeship
Earn While You Learn: Starting salary of £7.55 (Apprenticeship Minimum - Increasing after your first year)

If you think this could be just the thing for you – apply now!

Personal Qualities

- Displays the right attitude
- strong work ethic
- demonstrable interest/links to the industry

Skills Required

- Practically minded
- Logical approach to problem-solving
- An enthusiasm to learn new practical and theoretical skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills

Future Prospects

Upon completion of the apprenticeship, you will achieve the evel 3 in Vehicle Damage Panel/Body qualification, with a potential full time position available.

Other Information

Once you have applied for the role, Remit will complete eligibility checks, suitable candidates will be contacted for initial screening.

Ready to start your adventure?