Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice
- Employer
- Sussex Skills Solutions
- Location
- Hastings, East Sussex
- Salary
- £172 per week
- Closing date
- 18 Jun 2021
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- Sector
- Apprenticeship , Engineering, Automotive
- Function
- Apprenticeship
- Contract Type
- Apprenticeship
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice
The successful apprentice will work alongside a mentor to repair damaged vehicles. The role will involve replacing and repairing damaged panels which can include panel reshaping, wielding, bonding and mechanical fixing. You will be based in Rye and day release will be from East Sussex College’s Eastbourne Campus.
Working week
Monday-Friday. Times TBC.
Total hours per week: 40.00
Expected duration 36 months
Possible start date 20 Jun 2021
Date posted 13 May 2021
Apprenticeship level
Advanced
Level 3 (A level)
Some of the key tasks will include, but are not limited to:
- Removal, repair and replacement of vehicle body panels to vehicle manufacturer specification
- Using repair tools
- Learning to use different vehicle technology
- Using jigs, resistance welding equipment, riveting and bonding tools
- Motor vehicle chassis and body alignment
- Learning the key process for vehicle panel repair such as Welding utilising either Tungsten, Inert Gas (TIG) and Metal, Inert Gas (MIG) & brazing along with spot welding, riveting utilising self-piercing rivets and utilising panel adhesive bonding as specified by the manufacturer
- Follow safety precautions
- 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
- Learning to identify where panels are beyond repair
- Learning to detect and rectify faults
- Work alongside a mentor and a team
Desired skills
- The ability to communicate effectively
- Be able to work as part of a team
- Show attention to detail
- Be able to follow procedures and instructions
- Be able to work independently
Personal qualities
- Time keeping
- Reliability
- Honesty
Desired qualifications
Maths and English GCSEs, at grades C or 4 and above, or equivalent are desired for this apprenticeship. For those that don’t have qualifications in maths and English you will be required to undertake an initial assessment in maths and English to ensure you’re at a high enough level to complete the apprenticeship.
About the employer
We are an insurance approved body repair shop, working on a variety of vehicle manufactures. We also take part in vehicle restoration and modification. Our work is to a high standard, using the latest equipment in a modern workshop.
Employer Skinners of Rye
Address Unit 21
Rye Industrial Park
Rye Harbour Road
Rye
TN31 7TE
Training provider
EAST SUSSEX COLLEGE GROUP
Applications for this apprenticeship are being processed by Sussex Coast College Hastings
Company
Bringing an innovative approach to the delivery of apprenticeships and employer-focused skills training in the South East, East Sussex College Group is a joint venture between Sussex Downs College and Sussex Coast College Hastings.
East Sussex College Group is an apprenticeship and skills training specialist serving the whole of Sussex.
East Sussex College Group is a working partnership between Sussex Coast College Hastings and Sussex Downs College, and since launching, has worked with a number of businesses in the South East to help them utilise funding streams and create their own internal training programmes.
Plus, by drawing on decades of experience and expertise from staff at both colleges, East Sussex College Group is able to successfully match the right apprentice in a role that is right for the business and the individual.
If you would like to find out more about how East Sussex College Group can help you, please get in touch on 030 300 39777, info@sussexskillssolutions.co.uk or at: www.sussexskillssolutions.co.uk
- Telephone
- 030 300 39871
- Location
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ECAT House
Cross Levels Way
Eastbourne
BN21 2UF
GB
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