We are recruiting an Apprentice Vehicle Accident Repair Technician Multi-skilled.
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, bonding, riveting, and correcting misalignment.
* Paint-surface Repair - Candidates will learn how to prepare surfaces and carry out paint refinishing through techniques such as sealing, masking, priming, application of base coat & lacquer, repairing defects, and polishing.
An Accident Repair technician:
* Is able to interpret and work accurately to repair specifications.
* Has the ability to work in a focused, analytical, and methodical way, completing repairs on time, every time with a right-first-time, customer-focused culture underpinning all their activities.
* Ensures all work is completed safely and complies with manufacturer and British Standard industry guidelines.
* Checks the condition and ensures the correct maintenance of tools, equipment, and other materials.
* Embraces the need to put complete customer satisfaction, as well as commercial awareness, at the center of everything they do.
* Ensures all health and safety policies are adhered to.
* Undertakes all other tasks and activities as requested by the Bodyshop Manager.
* Has effective communication throughout the repair process, both with clients and 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 4 (Equivalent to a C) (Desired)
* GCSE or equivalent Maths 4 (Equivalent to a C) (Desired)
Desired skills:
Communication skills, IT skills, Team working, Attention to detail, Proactive, Initiative, Manual Skills, Driving License (advantageous)
Training:
To be confirmed. Training will be provided by a government-approved provider. Training delivery will be delivered using block release, day release, or assessor site visits.
* Block release delivery: Learner spends circa five weeks at site and then every sixth week on a residential course at training provider premises.
* Day release delivery: Learner spends one day per week at training provider premises.
* Assessor visit delivery: Learner carries out the majority of learning at place of work, supported by online tuition, assessor visits to site, and occasional days at training provider premises.
Future progression:
To become a fully qualified Accident Repair Technician and secure a full-time role as a permanent member of the team.
Things to consider:
You will need to arrange daily transport to and from the site.
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: From £302.00 per week
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
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