Apprentice Vehicle Damage Panel Technician
FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED · Exeter, EX5 2LJ
Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
You’ll learn a range of technical skills, gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, and receive ongoing support to help you succeed. After completing the apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with the company in a permanent role and develop your career as a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician.
The work
As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Panel Technician, you’ll assist and learn across a variety of tasks in the bodyshop, including:
- Repairing, removing and replacing vehicle body panels to manufacturer standards
- Learning to repair both structural and non-structural vehicle damage
- Carrying out panel alignment and using a range of repair techniques, including welding, bonding and mechanical fastening
- Following approved repair methods to ensure repairs meet quality and safety standards
- Maintaining tools, equipment and a clean, safe working environment
- Working alongside experienced technicians while developing your practical skills
- Communicating effectively with your team and contributing to a positive working environment
Training
- Block-release training with an apprenticeship provider every six weeks
- On-the-job guidance from an experienced team and allocated workplace mentor
- Visits from a training provider coach every 6–8 weeks
- Additional support from a RETAIN Manager at Apprenticeship Central
Training provider: THATCHAM RESEARCH
What you come out with
After completing the apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with the company in a permanent role and develop your career as a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician.
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
Qualifications
- Essential · GCSE English Grade 4/C or above
- Essential · GCSE Maths Grade 4/C or above
Pay extras and benefits
- 23 days annual leave and an extra day off to celebrate your birthday!
Free life assurance (x2 your basic salary)
Pension & save-as-you-earn share scheme
Well-being services (incl. 24/7 GP service, mental health support and physiotherapy + Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance)
Stream App for all our colleagues – a Financial Wellbeing app that gives you more control over your pay.
£16,640 a year
The employer
FMG Repair Services is one of the UK’s leading and largest group of accident repair centres. Offering quality, speed and value for all aspects of vehicle repair, you will find us in or near most cities in the UK.
Our business isn’t just about fixing cars – it’s about caring for customers, getting their vehicles back on the road with the minimum amount of fuss and the maximum amount of care.
Workplace
- Exeter Airport, Exeter, Devon, EX5 2LJ