About the Role
Are you curious about cars, enjoy hands-on work, and want to get paid while learning? An apprenticeship could be the perfect start to your career in the automotive industry.
Apprenticeship Central are recruiting an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Panel Technician to join a supportive bodyshop team in Penzance. You’ll gain practical skills, hands-on experience, and a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification. No prior experience is needed, just curiosity, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn!
Apprenticeship Details:
Duration: 36 months
Pay: £8.00 per hour in year 1, rising to the national wage for your age from year 2
Hours: Monday to Friday 08:00-16:00
Training & Support:
- Block-release training with an apprenticeship provider every six weeks
- On-site delivery with a training provider coach visiting workplace
- On-the-job guidance from an experienced team and allocated workplace mentor
- Visits from a training provider coach every 6–8 weeks
- Additional support from a RETAIN Manager at Apprenticeship Central
Why this apprenticeship is great / Where it can take you:
You’ll learn a range of technical skills, gain hands-on experience across multiple disciplines, and receive ongoing support to help you succeed. After completing the apprenticeship, you may have the opportunity to continue with the company in a permanent role and develop your career as a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician.
What You’ll Do:
As an Apprentice Vehicle Damage Panel Technician, you’ll assist and learn across a variety of tasks in the bodyshop, including:
- Assist with removing, repairing, and replacing vehicle body panels to manufacturer standard
- Learn how to repair both structural and non-structural vehicle damage
- Support the repair and refurbishment of vehicle trim and interior components
- Develop skills in welding and other joining techniques used in body repairs
- Use bonding, adhesives, and mechanical fastening methods under supervision
- Learn how to identify and correct vehicle body alignment and structural issues
- Follow repair instructions and specifications accurately to complete work safely and correctly
- Maintain tools and equipment, keep a clean working area, and communicate effectively with the team
Requirements:
- GCSE (or equivalent) English – Grade 4/C or above
- GCSE (or equivalent) Maths – Grade 4/C or above
About you:
- Interested in vehicles and how they work
- Enjoy hands-on, practical work
- Willing to learn and take on new challenges
- Positive attitude and good work ethic
- Works well in a team and communicates clearly
- Basic IT skills
- Reliable travel to and from the workplace
Application Stages:
If you’re interested in this apprenticeship, you’ll begin with our pre-employment programme. This is a friendly way to complete some online tasks, learn more about the role, and see if it’s a good fit. After this, you’ll have a short telephone chat with the Apprenticeship Central Team.
Don’t worry if you haven’t done this before, we’ll guide you every step of the way and answer any questions you have.
For more information about the official apprenticeship standard, visit: Skills England
Job Type: Apprenticeship
Pay: From £320.00 per week
Work Location: In person
