Apprentice Panel Technician
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Company: AUTO BODY LANGUAGE LIMITED
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Location: Bilston, WV14 7LF
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,640.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000030747
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Application Deadline Date: 29/05/2026
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Start Date: 07/09/2026
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Positions Available: 4
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Working Week: Normal opening hours are 8.00am – 5.30pm Monday - Friday. The weekly working pattern will be agreed with your manager, as some sites have variations to the opening hours
Brief Description
We are a large organisation, which is growing rapidly, with lots of opportunities for our people to grow, develop and progress, with access to reward and recognition packages. You will attend Thatcham Research for block learning, and you will be buddied with an experienced Panel Technician who will support your learning at work.
Training to be Provided
You will be working towards the Panel Technician Apprenticeship Standard over a 36-month period.
To attend all residential study blocks at the designated training provider, this will be a minimum of six weeks per year at Thatcham Research, Berkshire. Hotel accommodation, travel expenses and subsistence will be arranged by ABL 1 Touch Limited.
You will be expected to fully participate in the Apprenticeship Study programme, to apply the knowledge and skills learnt within the Bodyshop and complete all learning activities and evidence learning within the specified time frames.
Future Prospects
There is an opportunity to apply for a permanent role at ABL 1 Touch upon successful completion of your apprenticeship standard. Upon completion of the apprenticeship, a learning and development programme will be created to enable you to develop within the company, which supports you to reach your career goals.
Vacancy Detail
As an Apprentice Panel Technician, you will gain the knowledge and skills so you can repair and replace damaged panels so the vehicle can be finished by Paint Technician’s so the vehicle looks as good as new.
- To support the repair and return of customers’ vehicles to their purchased and factory standard following an accident
- To remove damaged panels
- To repair damaged panels and chassis and fit them
- To maintain a clean and safe environment
- To use diagnostic equipment to determine the alignment of the vehicle’s structure
- To contribute to team production targets to ensure that the vehicle is returned to the customer in a timely manner
- To follow Health and Safety and Standard Operating Procedures
- To remove and safely store and/or safely dispose of vehicle components, fluids, and gases
- To reassemble vehicles after their repair in a safe and to the required standard
- To work as part of a team to return the customer's vehicle to an acceptable factory standard by diagnosing and fixing faults