ZigUp - Apprentice Vehicle Damage Panel Technician

  • Company Name: FMG Repair Services (Durham)
  • Type: Apprenticeship
  • Sector: Automotive
  • Application Deadline Date: 31/07/2026
  • Positions Available: 1
  • Location: Durham, DH1 2RS
  • Salary: £16,640.00 per year
  • Ref: VAC-17795
  • Start Date: 07/09/2026
  • Working Week: 40 hours, Monday - Friday

Brief Description

Are you into cars, hands-on work, and love seeing your efforts turn into something shiny and impressive? This could be the perfect job for you. FMGRS are looking for a motivated, detail-focused Panel Technician to join their busy workshop in Durham, DH1 – and no, you don’t need years of experience to get started.

Vacancy Detail

This is your chance to learn real skills, work on real cars, and become part of a team that gets vehicles looking good as new.

What You’ll Be Doing...

Think of it like giving cars a makeover. You’ll be:

- Assist qualified Panel Technicians with vehicle body repairs.
- Learn how to repair and replace damaged vehicle panels.
- Remove, refit, and align body panels and components.
- Prepare vehicles for repair and painting.
- Use hand tools, power tools, and specialist workshop equipment safely.
- Follow manufacturer repair methods and workshop procedures.
- Carry out basic welding and metal repair techniques under supervision.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations.

You’ll Also Get Stuck Into:

- Keeping track of what work you’ve done and how long it took
- Chatting with customers or insurance reps
- Helping with quotes and estimates
- Extra Touches – Make it Look Like New
- Washing and polishing cars so they look brand new
- Buffing up windows, wheels, and mirrors

What We’re Looking For:

- A genuine interest in cars and how they work
- Attention to detail – you’ll need to spot the small stuff
- Willingness to learn – we’ll teach you the rest
- A team player attitude with a good work ethic

Ready to get your hands dirty and start a career you can be proud of?

Apply now and let’s get started!

Qualifications Required

To be a successful Paint technician the is no previous automotive qualifications needed but the ideal candidate will have GCSE’s 9 to 4 (A-C) or equivalent in Maths and English

Personal Qualities

You will need to have a high level of attention to detail and working to a high standard as the first thing the customer will see when they pick their car up is the colour match and the quality of the paint finish.

Skills Required

Please be aware that you would be using specialist equipment like spray guns along with various masks and breathing apparatus, it is important that Paint technicians always use personal protective equipment (PPE) and follow safety procedures for using hazardous material

Future Prospects

In addition to the salary:

• You will be provided with the use of starter tooling kits on joining the company (must remain on site)
• Eligible for the technical apprentice award scheme based on performance entry gates

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

Ready to start your adventure?