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Apprentice Vehicle Damage Panel Technician
As an apprentice vehicle damage panel technician, you will be repairing accident damage to vehicles, i.e., removal, repair, and replacement of vehicle body panels to vehicle manufacturer specification. The vehicles can include cars and light commercial vehicles. Expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.
Wage:
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
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Training Course:
Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
Hours:
Typically 8.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Friday. 40 hours a week
Start Date:
Monday 12 October 2026
Duration:
2 years 6 months
Positions Available:
1
What You'll Do at Work:
- Undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, including safety precautions, panel preparation, and body measurements
- Identify the material used in the construction to enable the correct joining techniques and manufacturer specifications to be adhered 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
- Remove, repair, and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently
- Operate the correct repair tools, equipment, and devices used in the process, panel pulling systems, jig and alignment tools, spot welders, brazing tools
- 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 vehicle’s structure that’s integral to its safety
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping
Where You'll Work:
- Bay 1-2
- Spring Lane North
- Malvern
- WR14 1BU
Training:
Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.
Training Provider: AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
Training Course: Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
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What You'll Learn:
- 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 vehicle’s structure that’s integral to its safety
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Training Schedule:
- Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship Standard:
- Our training partner will deliver a high-quality Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician programme here in our state-of-the-art bodyshop
- No college attendance required
- You will work alongside a highly skilled mentor who will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle panel technician
- Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills (if not already achieved)
More Training Information:
There is a physical element to automotive repair, including lifting, pulling, and using kinetic tools such as hammers and compressed air devices.
Desirable Qualifications:
- GCSE in:
- English GCSE (grade Grade 4/C or above)
- Maths GCSE (grade Grade 4/C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills:
- Communication skills
- Attention to detail
- Organisation skills
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
- Logical
- Team working
- Creative
- Initiative
- Patience
- Physical fitness
Other Requirements:
We are looking for someone who is self-motivated, enthusiastic, and organised. Keen to support others as a cooperative team member and eager to learn, with a genuine passion for cars and all things automotive.
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About Evolve Accident Repair Centre (Evolve ARC):
Evolve Accident Repair Centre (Evolve ARC) is a leading accident repair specialist, known for its fast, customer-focused service, and high-quality workmanship. As a Tesla and BMW approved bodyshop, Evolve ARC offers comprehensive accident management, claims support, and guarantees all repairs. Customers benefit from a courtesy car, a single point of contact, and quick turnaround times, with most repairs completed within a week. Evolve ARC prides itself on exemplary customer service and helping drivers get back on the road quickly and safely.
In addition to their growth plans, Evolve ARC has achieved BS 10125, the industry gold accreditation for automotive repair, which ensures the company provides consistently safe and high-quality vehicle damage repairs. All staff are trained in electric vehicle awareness and hold many EV specialist qualifications. Staff are also IM accredited, which is reviewed every three years to ensure they’re up to date with emerging technologies.
Evolve ARC has also invested heavily in specialist equipment to ensure EV vehicles are repaired to manufacturer specifications. The company is dedicated to reaching net zero, achieving PAS2060, and has taken steps to reduce power usage, go paperless, and increase its EV courtesy car fleet.
https://www.evolvearc.co.uk/about-us (opens in new tab)
Your Earnings:
Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).
Following completion of your apprenticeship, you can expect permanent employment as well as opportunities to progress into roles such as workshop controller, vehicle damage assessor, or Bodyshop manager. The opportunities are endless, having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their careers within the automotive sector following their own interests and ambitions.
Contact Information:
The contact for this apprenticeship is:
AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED
Apprenticeship Central
enquiries@apprenticeship-central.co.uk
The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000048775.
Closes in 8 days (Thursday 1 October 2026)
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