ZigUp - Apprentice Vehicle Damage 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
To support the Vehicle Damage Assessment team in accurately assessing accident damaged vehicles, producing repair estimates, ensuring an efficient repair process. This is a training role aimed at developing the skills and knowledge to become a fully qualified VDA, working towards industry-recognised qualifications (e.g., IMI, ATA).
• Assist in inspecting damaged vehicles to identify all required repairs.
• Support in producing accurate repair estimates using Bodyshop estimating software (e.g., Audatex).
• Learn how to liaise with insurers, engineers, and customers to confirm repair methods and costs.
• Help ensure all work complies with manufacturer repair methods and safety standards.
• Assist in updating job files, photographs, and documentation to support claims and repair processes.
• Gain an understanding of parts ordering, job scheduling, and workflow management.
• Support the team in ensuring repairs are completed on time and to a high quality.
• Attend all required training sessions, both on-the-job and at external training providers.
• Ensure all coaching/training is applied to daily routine
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