Apprentice Panel Technician

BRISTOL BUBBLES SMART REPAIR LIMITED · Bristol, BS10 7SE

Salary
£16,640 a year
Level
Level 3
Duration
3 Years
Closes
25 Oct 2026
Qualification
Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship Standard
Training provider
S & B AUTOMOTIVE ACADEMY LIMITED

About the role

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a highly skilled team that is committed to quality. You will train to become a qualified Vehicle Damage Panel Technician; the successful candidate can expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects. You will work independently and as part of a team following a defined process, using the skills to correctly identify the different body panel types and have the ability to use the correct repair tools to carry out the work to the highest possible standard. You will receive training and support throughout your qualification the successful candidate will learn to remove, repair and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently, using a variety of body repair panel tools, equipment and devices. Duties to include: Assessing a vehicle to establish the extent of damage, deciding whether to repair or replace bodywork, removing damaged panels, refitting new/repaired panels, repairing damaged bodywork using traditional dolly and hammer or more modern techniques, and repairing small dents, holes or corroded areas using a compound filler. A certain amount of administration and customer interaction is also required: Keeping a record of work carried out and time taken, liaising with the customer or insurance company, and providing quotations and estimations.

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English: 4 (Essential)
  • GCSE Maths: 4 (Essential)
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Analytical skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Creative
  • Initiative

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