Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship
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Company: FMG Repair Services (Bournemouth)
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Location: Bournemouth, BH11 8PT
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Automotive
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Ref: VAC-16948
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Application Deadline Date: 15/09/2025
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Start Date: 29/09/2025
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Positions Available: 1
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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 Bournemouth, BH11 8PT – and no, you don’t need years of experience to get started.
Qualifications Required
No previous automotive qualifications are needed, but the ideal candidate will have GCSE’s 9 to 4 (A-C) or equivalent in Maths and English
Personal Qualities
You must have a strong passion for the industry and in your own personal development as FMG will help support you, with further training opportunities available to be a successful Panel Technician
Skills Required
The job involves numerous activities and technicians will need to be comfortable with a wide range of vehicles.
As a technician, you will often be working as part of a team, so good communication and being able to follow instructions would be a good skill to have.
Training to be Provided
This is a Vehicle Damage Panel Apprenticeship programme, delivered by Remit Group.
Awarding Body: Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)
Training is delivered in the workplace and on block release at the Remit Automotive Academy in Derby. This means you will be required to stay in a hotel for 12 separate weeks (Mon – Fri) over the duration of the programme, which equals 4 weeks per year. All associated costs for training are met by the employer and there will be no cost to you.
You will also be assigned a dedicated Development Coach who will visit you every 4-6 weeks either in the workplace or remotely via Microsoft Teams, giving 1-2-1 advice and guidance to help you achieve the following IMI qualifications:
• Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Level 3
• Functional Skills Level 2 in English & Maths (if required)
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
Vacancy Detail
This is your chance to learn real skills, work on real vehicles, and become part of a team that gets vehicles looking good as new.
What You’ll Be Doing...
You’ll be hands-on from the get-go, working on cars that need a bit of TLC. Your day-to-day might include:
- Checking vehicles to see what kind of damage has been done
- Deciding whether panels should be repaired or replaced
- Removing and refitting damaged panels and body parts
- Using tools and techniques to straighten or reshape metal panels
- Filling in small dents, holes, or rust spots with body filler
You’ll Also Get Involved In:
- Keeping a log of what work you’ve done and how long it took
- Speaking with customers or insurance companies when needed
- Helping put together quotes and repair estimates
What We’re Looking For:
- Someone who enjoys working with their hands and solving problems
- Good attention to detail – the little things matter in this job
- A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to learn
- Team spirit – you’ll be working closely with other technicians
Why Join Us?
- Be part of the UK’s leading vehicle repair group
- Get proper, hands-on training to grow your career
- Friendly and professional workshop environment
- Real opportunities to move up and specialise
Ready to get your hands dirty and start a career you can be proud of?
Apply now and let’s get started!
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