Level 3 · AdvancedEngineering and manufacturing
Bodyshop Panel Apprenticeship
GBA Group · Thorne, DN8 4HT
Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
- The successful applicant will be working in a purpose-built body shop.
- You will be working alongside an experienced technician to gain new skills and gain a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Level 3 qualification.
- Duties will include repairing and replacing body panels and undertaking minor and major repairs.
The work
- Learn new methods & techniques & put them into practice as required & undergo any training required
- Carry out paintless dent removal
- Carry out warranty repairs in accordance with BMW warranty policy & procedures
- Document repairs & ensure times are recorded for each repair
- Carry out panel and carbon repairs following instructions
- Utilise materials in accordance with supplier guidelines
- Carry our repairs efficiently to meet customer standards
- Take ownership of the vehicle & be responsible for any repairs undertaken
- Be flexible of actual duties required in the day
- Maintain a clean & tidy working environment
- Other tasks as directed by the management team
Training
Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship Standard:
- Diploma in Accident Repair Panel Competence
- End Point Assessment (EPA)
- Functional Skills in English and maths (if applicable)
- Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
- Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
- Delivery method for training is yet to be confirmed.
Training provider: DONCASTER ROTHERHAM AND DISTRICT MOTOR TRADES GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED
What you come out with
- Possibility of securing a full-time job within the company on completion of the apprenticeship
What they are looking for
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Customer care skills
- Problem solving skills
- Presentation skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Initiative
- Non judgemental
- Patience
- Physical fitness
- Eager to learn
- Reliable
- Hardworking
- Punctual
Qualifications
- Desired · GCSE English 9-4
- Desired · GCSE Maths 9-4
The employer
GBA Group of Companies is a long‑established logistics and shipping services provider headquartered in Grimsby, UK. It operates across multiple sectors, with a strong focus on automotive logistics, port management, and specialized IT systems.
Workplace
- BMW Distribution Centre, Paddock Lane, Thorne, Doncaster, DN8 4HT