Tesla Panel Apprentice Technician- Bracknell

Finesse Bracknell

Bracknell, RG12 2PW

Closes in 31 days (Monday 21 October at 11:59pm)

Posted on 13 September 2024

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Summary

Apprentices will be working alongside fully qualified body panel technicians to be fully trained repairing and replacing damaged panels using approved techniques including gas, electric and plastic welding. This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to earn a salary and gain a level 3 qualification.

Annual wage
£13,312 to £23,795.20 a year

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Training course
Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday- Friday 08:00-17:00 (to be confirmed). Total hours per week: 40 hours a week

40 hours a week

Possible start date

Sunday 27 October

Duration

2 Years

Positions available

1

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Vehicle Body Panel Technician Apprentices are trained to repair and replace damaged panels using approved techniques, including:

  • Replace damaged panel
  • Repairing damaged vehicles using specialist body jigs
  • Plastic welding up to B.S.I certification

Where you’ll work

Finesse Bracknell

Unit 2 & 3, the Sterling Centre

Eastern Road

Bracknell

RG12 2PW

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

SKILLNET LIMITED

Your training course

Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents
  • Ability to undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, including safety precautions, panel preparation and body measurements.
  • Ability to identify the material used in the construction to enable the correct joining techniques and manufacturer specifications to be adhered to.
  • Ability to interpret relevant technical data and methods to make sure that any joints are in line with vehicle manufacturer specification and the vehicle/body panels are aligned correctly
  • Ability to identify and understand the correct joining technology, e.g. when to use resistance spot welding or mig brazing or bonding.
  • Ability to remove, repair and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently
  • Ability to identify and operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process, panel pulling systems, jig and alignment tools, spot welders, brazing tools.
  • Ability to identify and communicate supplementary damage such as panels that were deemed to be reparable but once worked on were found to be beyond repair along with damage that could not be established on original inspection.
  • Ability to detect and rectify faults within a vehicles structure that’s integral to its safety

    • Your training plan

    • Functional Skills (In Maths and English) if required
    • Learner will recieve Level 3 Vehicle damage panel technician
    • College Block Release

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • Maths and English (grade 4)

    Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

    Skills

    • Communication skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Problem solving skills
    • Number skills
    • Logical
    • Team working
    • Initiative
    • Physical fitness

    About this company

    Independently owned and operated since 1997, Finesse has more than 20 years of experience in the delivery of manufacturer-approved repairs. With our own accident repair centre in Dorking, we welcome motorists from across London, the surrounding boroughs, and Surrey, West Sussex and Kent. At Finesse, we strive to deliver perfect service, every time. From the moment we receive your car, through to the day you come to collect it, you can rest assured your vehicle is always in the safest hands with Finesse.

    https://www.finessearc.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

    After this apprenticeship

    A full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority.

    The opportunities are endless. By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have, whether it be progressing through their dealership or working towards a job within motorsport.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    SKILLNET LIMITED

    Shannon Brownsell

    shannon.brownsell@skillnet.org.uk

    01923969055

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000276790.

    Apply now

    Closes in 31 days (Monday 21 October at 11:59pm)

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