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Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice - SBS Bodyworks
Location
LONDON (N18 3AH)
Closing Date
22 days (Wednesday 28 October 2026 at 11:59pm)
Wage
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
Hours
Typically, 8.00am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday. 40 hours a week
Start Date
Monday 9 November 2026
Duration
2 years 6 months
Positions Available
1
Summary
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.
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
- 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 vehicles structure that’s integral to its safety
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping
Where you'll work
UNIT 2 ANGEL ROAD WORKS ADVENT WAY LONDON N18 3AH
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 vehicles structure that’s integral to its safety
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.
Requirements
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
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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.
About this employer
SBS Bodyworks is one of the UK’s leading car bodywork specialists, providing high quality vehicle repairs, vehicle bodywork and insurance claim handling We’ve been given the BS1 kitemark, a badge of excellence and quality. Our car repair centre is proud to be a leader in driving exceptional repair standards and safety Nobody wants their car sitting damaged in a garage and not on the road. Our team of experts perform car accident repair as fast as possible without compromising on quality on any level. Our work speaks for itself. We know how stressful it can be when something unexpected happens to your vehicle. That’s why at SBS Bodyworks we offer to collect and return your vehicle so that you don’t have to worry. We have a team of ex-OEM technicians who have had specialised training & certifications guaranteeing your repair is carried out safely and to an oem standard. Their vast experience and knowledge ensure that all of our repairs are carried out to the highest quality.
https://sbsbodywork.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)
After this apprenticeship
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
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The contact for this apprenticeship is: AUTO-ASSESS LIMITED Jo Jones Joanne@auto-assessltd.co.uk The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000057180.
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