Sheet Metal Shop Apprentice

Summary

As a Sheet Metal Apprentice at Morgan Motor Company, you will embark on an exciting journey of learning and professional development. This apprenticeship provides a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the art of coachbuilding, contributing to the craftsmanship behind our iconic vehicles.

Wage

£14,918.80 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

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Training course

Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)

Hours

Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5pm, Friday 8:30am - 3pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 19 May 2025

Duration

3 years

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Assist in the fabrication and assembly of vehicle body panels
Learn and apply techniques for shaping, cutting, and welding sheet metal
Support senior craftsmen in the restoration and repair of classic Morgan vehicles
Develop skills in using specialised tools and machinery
Ensure high standards of quality and precision in all tasks
Adhere to health and safety regulations within the workshop
Participate in structured training sessions and assessments as part of the Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Level 3 qualification

Where you’ll work

Pickersleigh Road
Malvern Link
Worcestershire
WR14 2LL

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

SANDWELL COLLEGE

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

Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Level 3.

This apprenticeship will be 4 days in the workplace and one day a week your will be expected to attend Sandwell College for training.

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4/C)
Math's (grade 4/C)

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

Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Logical
Team working
Initiative
Physical fitness

About this company

Located in Malvern, Worcestershire, Morgan Motor Company is an innovative British sports car manufacturer; offering a fitting antidote to mass-produced automotive manufacturing, bringing with it an exceptional mix of traditional craftsmanship and appropriate modern technology.

https://morgan-motor.com/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Upon successful completion, apprentices will achieve a Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician qualification. Apprentices who excel may be considered for permanent employment at Morgan Motor Company.

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