Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship - Harwoods Volvo Crawley

HARWOODS LIMITED

Crawley, RH10 9DE

Closes on Monday 30 December

Posted on 30 October 2024

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Summary

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join Harwoods Volvo Crawley as a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice. This apprenticeship provides a unique opportunity to learn the skills and techniques required to repair vehicle body damage effectively.

Annual wage
£12,646.40 a year

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Training course
Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
Hours
Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 5.00pm, shifts. May work evenings and weekends.

38 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 13 January

Duration

3 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

Responsibilities:

  • Learn to assess vehicle damage and determine the appropriate repair methods and materials needed.
  • Assist in the removal and installation of damaged vehicle panels, trim, and components.
  • Develop proficiency in using hand and power tools, such as grinders, sanders, and welders, to repair and reshape vehicle body panels.
  • Learn to perform body filler application, sanding, and shaping to achieve smooth surfaces and seamless repairs.
  • Assist in repairing minor dents, scratches, and surface imperfections using appropriate techniques.
  • Support the preparation and application of primer, paint, and clear coat to repaired areas.
  • Collaborate with colleagues to ensure quality control and adherence to safety protocols throughout the repair process.
  • Maintain a clean and organized work area, ensuring proper storage and handling of tools and materials.
  • Learn to use measuring and alignment tools to ensure accurate panel fitment and alignment.
  • Participate in training programs and workshops to enhance technical skills, knowledge of repair methods, and safety awareness.

Where you’ll work

1 Gatwick Road

Crawley

RH10 9DE

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

CALEX UK LTD

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

    Working Week:

    A standard workweek typically consists of 40 hours, scheduled from Monday to Friday, starting at 8:30 am and ending at 5:30 pm. Nevertheless, the specific working hours may vary depending on the requirements of individual Dealers.

    Approximately 20% of your total work hours will be dedicated to 'off-the-job' training. This is a mixture of online classrooms and face-to-face learning in Wednesbury.

    Requirements

    Essential qualifications

    GCSE in:

    • English (grade 4 or above)
    • Mathematics (grade 4 or above)

    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
    • IT skills
    • Attention to detail
    • Organisation skills
    • Analytical skills
    • Logical
    • Team working

    About this company

    Our Volvo Crawley dealership is located on Gatwick Road in Crawley and is easily accessible via the A2011. Here we have a range of new Volvo vehicles, with models including the Volvo S60, the Volvo V90 and the Volvo XC40. We also have a selection of hybrid vehicles, which includes the S90 Recharge and V60 Recharge as well as the all electric XC40 Recharge. Harwoods Volvo are extremely proud to receive Electric Vehicle Approved (EVA) accreditation. At Volvo Crawley we stock a range of approved used Volvo cars from the V40 to the XC90. We are recognised as a manufacturer-approved centre for servicing to keep your car in the best condition. We offer premium accessories to benefit your vehicle, family and pets and have several servicing plan options available to suit your needs. Contact our team at Volvo Crawley today for more information and to discuss purchasing a new or used Volvo, or to book a service.

    https://www.harwoods.co.uk/contact-us/dealership/volvo-crawley (opens in new tab)

    Disability Confident

    Disability Confident

    A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

    You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

    After this apprenticeship

    Your Development and Future Prospects:

    All of our Apprentices are employed through the Dealer Network and attend week-long block training at our state-of-the-art Training Centre in Wednesbury.

    Block training is complemented by a combination of regular coaching visits from one of our experienced Coaches as well as Virtual Classroom sessions and E-Learning modules.

    Throughout your apprenticeship journey, we are committed to nurturing your growth and development, guiding you toward attaining a widely recognized qualification in the motor industry. This qualification serves as a cornerstone for building your career, offering abundant opportunities within our expanding Dealer Network. Upon successful completion of the program, you'll be well-equipped to advance and transition into new roles.

    Ask a question

    The contact for this apprenticeship is:

    CALEX UK LTD

    The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000284826.

    Apply now

    Closes on Monday 30 December

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    After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.