Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice
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Company: Drive Motor Retail Limited
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Location: Bury St Edmunds, IP33 1XP
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and Manufacturing Technologies
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Ref: VAC-01142
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Application Deadline Date: 28/10/2026
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Start Date: 09/11/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm
Brief Description
As an apprentice vehicle damage panel technician, you'll repair accident damage to cars and light commercial vehicles: removing, repairing and replacing body panels to the manufacturer's specification.
Qualifications Required
Desirable: GCSE English and maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or equivalent. Other relevant qualifications and industry experience are welcome, and the apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Personal Qualities
Self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised, a good team member, eager to learn, with a genuine passion for cars.
Skills Required
Communication, attention to detail, organisation, problem solving, analytical, logical, team working, creative, initiative, patience and physical fitness.
Training to be Provided
Vehicle damage panel technician (Level 3) with Auto-Assess Limited, delivered in the employer's bodyshop alongside a skilled mentor, with no college attendance. Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills if not already achieved.
Future Prospects
A permanent role on completion, with progression to roles such as workshop controller, vehicle damage assessor or bodyshop manager.
Vacancy Detail
Preparing for repairs, including safety precautions, panel preparation and body measurements
Identifying construction materials and the correct joining techniques
Interpreting technical data so joints and panels meet the manufacturer's specification
Removing, repairing and replacing body panels and components safely and efficiently
Operating repair tools such as panel pulling systems, jig and alignment tools, spot welders and brazing tools
Reporting supplementary damage
Keeping high standards of housekeeping
Other Information
There's a physical side to vehicle repair: lifting, pulling and using tools such as hammers and compressed air devices. Also advertised on Find an apprenticeship (VAC2000057132).