Accident Repair Technician Apprentice (Multi-Skilled)

We are recruiting an Apprentice Vehicle Accident Repair Technician Multi-skilled - Level 3

This Multi-Skilled Apprenticeship offers a great opportunity to work in a modern Bodyshop-type environment, working on a broad range of vehicles to develop a level of skill in all craft aspects of vehicle accident repair, including Mechanical, Electrical & Trim; Panel Repair & Replacement; Preparation and Paint.

A Vehicle Accident Repair Technician repairs all elements of a vehicle after it has sustained some type of collision damage. These range from small damage through to heavily impacted types of damage requiring complex and detailed repair or replacement of major structural elements of the vehicle. The Accident Repair Technician works in a modern highly technical workshop-type environment, working on a broad range of vehicles from cars and car derived vans to light commercial vehicles.

Uniquely, they work on and obtain a level of competence in all craft aspects of vehicle accident repair, including:

• Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET) - Candidates will learn strip and refit processes of all main vehicle systems: including air conditioning, vehicle alignment and Hybrid & Electric vehicle systems
• Panel Repair & Replacement - Candidates will learn to repair bodywork by replacing panels, filling defects and carrying out techniques such as welding, bond and riveting and correcting misalignment.
• Paint-surface Repair - Candidates will learn how to prepare surfaces and carry out paint refinishing through the following techniques; sealing, masking, priming, application of base coat & lacquer, repairing defects and polishing.

An Accident Repair technician:

• Is able to interpret and work accurately to detailed and complex technical repair specifications / instructions and, at times, obtain these instructions from a range of electronic sources.
• Has the ability to work in a focused, analytical and methodical fashion, completing repairs on time, every time with a right-first-time, customer focused culture under-pinning all their activities.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and complies with manufacturer and British Standard industry guidelines.
• Check the condition and ensure the correct maintenance of tools, equipment and other materials in accordance with company policy.
• From day one embraces the need to put complete customer satisfaction, as well as commercial awareness, at the centre of everything they do.
• Ensure all health and safety, environmental and recycling policies, plus all internal policies and procedures are adhered to, focusing on customer needs and building upon the professional reputation of the retail facility, reporting any concerns to the Bodyshop manager or to the Health and Safety Officer.
• Undertake all other tasks and activities as requested by the Bodyshop Manager.
• Has effective communication throughout the repair process, both with clients and with other members of the team.
• Displays a good attitude, a positive approach to learning & development and a high level of ambition.

All apprentices are trained through their apprenticeship to achieve these levels of performance and activity.

Qualifications:

• GCSE or equivalent English 3 (Equivalent to a C) (Desired)
• GCSE or equivalent Maths 3 (Equivalent to a C) (Desired)

Desired skills:

Communication skills, IT skills, Team working, Attention to detail, Proactive, Initiative, Manual Skills, Driving License (advantageous)

Training:

The apprenticeship training is delivered via block release method, with 5 weeks working on site and every sixth week on a residential training at a technical college.

Future progression

To become a fully qualified Accident Repair Technician and secure a full-time role as permanent job role.

Things to consider

You will need to arrange daily transport to and from the site.

Job Type: Apprenticeship

Salary: From £211.20 per week

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person