Stansted Panel Technician Apprentice

Solus offers an award-winning apprenticeship programme that helps people build careers in automotive repair through paid, hands-on learning and industry-recognised training. Our programme has been recognised nationally, including winning Best Apprentice Programme and provides clear routes into long-term technical and leadership careers.

Requirements

• Problem-solving skills
• Analytical skills
• 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

Responsibilities

• Support with repairing and replacing damaged panels
• Learn techniques such as dent pulling, filing and welding under guidance
• Remove and re-fit exterior body components as part of panel repair
• Prepare repaired panels for paint; sanding, filler work

Benefits

• Wage: £16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age. National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices.
• Training course: Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
• Hours: Monday- Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, 40 hours a week
• Start date: Monday 3 August 2026
• Duration: 2 years
• Positions available: 1
• Up to £5,250.00 per annum in additional bonus
• Our excellent benefits and rewards packages
• Employer matched pension contributions up to 7.5% (service dependent)
• Discounts on Aviva products and services
• Savings and benefits schemes
• Discounts and schemes for electric vehicle purchase for all employees
• Many of our people across the business started as an apprentice
• They can progress with different courses to become specialists in their field or they can progress into leadership roles at site or in a support function

Application Process

• Closes on Saturday 1 August 2026
• After signing in, you’ll apply for this apprenticeship on the company's website.
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About Solus

Solus is one of the largest body repair groups in the country, employing over 1000 expert people across 27 UK locations and have repaired over 700,000 vehicles in the last 15 years and is wholly owned by Aviva.

• Holding several main manufacturer approvals – Jaguar, Land Rover, Mercedes Benz, BMW, Mini, and Volkswagen
• Well known for prestigious award winning in the industry, customer service, apprenticeships, and IT systems fields
• Links with Thatcham to get the best products and training here in the UK
• We have a variety of locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you.
• We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job.

https://www.solusgroup.uk/

Contact

• Recruiter: Robert Randall
• Email: Recruitment@solusarc.co.uk
• Reference code: VAC2000030009