Summary
Join Taylors Vehicle Repair Centre as an Accident Repair Technician Apprentice, gaining hands-on experience in Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET), Panel Repair & Replacement, and Preparation & Paint. Train in a modern workshop, learning to diagnose, repair, and restore vehicles while working towards a nationally recognised qualification.
Wage
£13,312 a year
Training course
Accident repair technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday - Friday 8am-4.30pm (30 mins unpaid lunch) will include 25 mins paid break during the day.
40 hours a week
Possible start date
Monday 24 February
Duration
2 years
Positions available
1
Work
As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.
What you’ll do at work
* Panel Repair & Replacement: Assess damage, repair or replace body panels using welding, bonding, and mechanical fastening techniques, ensuring structural integrity and alignment
* Preparation & Paint: Prepare surfaces by sanding, filling, and priming before applying paint and refinishing coatings to restore vehicles to their original condition, using specialist tools and techniques
* Mechanical, Electrical & Trim (MET): Remove, repair, and refit a wide range of vehicle components, including electrical systems, engines, transmissions, and trim parts, ensuring all work meets safety and manufacturer standards
* Damage Assessment: Inspect vehicles post-accident, identify structural misalignment or component failure, and determine necessary repairs using industry-approved methods
* Use of Technology: Work with advanced diagnostic tools, alignment equipment, and manufacturer repair databases to ensure precision and efficiency in repairs
* Health & Safety Compliance: Follow all workplace health and safety regulations, ensuring the correct use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and adherence to safe working practices
* Customer Focus: Maintain a high standard of workmanship, ensuring repairs are completed to the highest quality, reducing vehicle downtime and enhancing customer satisfaction
* Teamwork & Communication: Collaborate effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and external specialists, providing updates on repair progress and ensuring smooth workflow within the workshop
Where you’ll work
122 STONEFERRY ROAD
HULL
HU8 8DA
Training
An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.
College or training organisation
TEC PARTNERSHIP
Your training course
Accident repair technician (level 3)
Equal to A level
Course contents
* Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove all damaged & associated components from a vehicle.
* Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET):Re-assemble replacement or existing components to a vehicle.
* Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove and re-assemble permanent & non-permanent fixed vehicle body panels
* Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove and refit all types of vehicle body panels.
* Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Remove and refit trim components.
* Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Identify and describe principle vehicle electrical components and systems.
* Mechanical, Electrical and Trim (MET): Diagnose and rectify basic vehicle electrical faults.
* Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair all types of vehicle body panels.
* Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair or refurbish Trim components.
* Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair vehicles using thermal welding operations and processes.
* Panel Repair & Replacement: Repair vehicles using non thermal joining, bonding and adhesive processes.
* Panel Repair & Replacement: Remove, repair and replace structural body panels.
* Panel Repair & Replacement: Identify and rectify vehicle body structural misalignment.
* Preparation & Paint: Apply body filler & foundation materials.
* Preparation & Paint: Prepare all types of vehicle body material.
* Preparation & Paint: Prepare & refinish metal, plastic and pre-painted surfaces.
* Preparation & Paint: Repair minor defects in all types of body panels and materials.
* Preparation & Paint: Apply paint, primer and basecoat
* Preparation & Paint: Apply topcoats and clear coats and complete final refinishing operations.
* Preparation & Paint: Identify and rectify paint or preparation defects.
* Cross-cutting: Carry out their work safely in the workplace and adhere to relevant health and safety requirements.
* Cross-cutting: Develop strong working relationships.
Your training plan
The successful candidate will be assigned a dedicated work based trainer who will provide support and guidance throughout the course. This Apprenticeship requires attendance for classroom based sessions once per week at the Grimsby Institute Campus, Nuns Corner, Grimsby, DN345AB.
More training information
* Level 3 Accident Repair Technician Standard
* A bespoke programme of technical and vocational training
* Functional skills in maths and English*if applicable
Requirements
Essential qualifications
GCSE in:
* English (grade 4/C)
* Maths (grade 4/C)
Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.
Skills
* Communication skills
* Attention to detail
* Organisation skills
* Customer care skills
* Problem solving skills
* Number skills
* Logical
* Team working
* Initiative
* Patience
* Physical fitness
Other requirements
Prior to applying please ensure you are able to get to and from this workplace within the operating hours Please be aware as the first part of the process you will be asked to complete a Learner Form and online assessments in English and Maths. You will receive one to one Information, Advice and Guidance with one of the Learner Engagement Team.