Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice - Nova Automotive Group - Harlow, Essex

About the role

Vehicle Body Repair Technician 🚗🔧

Ready to dive into the world of automotive restoration? We're looking for a motivated individual to join our team and bring vehicles back to their prime! This role is all about precision, skill, and a keen eye for detail. If you're someone who likes hands-on work and solving problems, this could be your next big gig.

What you'll be doing:

• Prep like a pro: Before you start any repair, you'll make sure you're prepped and ready. This includes taking all the necessary safety precautions, getting panels ready for work, and taking accurate body measurements. 📏✅
• Material master: You'll figure out what materials your working with so you can use the right joining techniques and stick to manufacturer specs. 📊👍
• Data wizard: You'll interpret technical data and methods to ensure all joints meet manufacturer specifications and that vehicle/body panels are perfectly aligned. 📐✨
• Joining expert: Identify and understand the correct joining technology for each job. 🧰💡
• Panel Picasso: Safely and efficiently remove, repair, and replace vehicle body panels and components. 🛠️💪
• Tool time: Operate a range of repair tools and equipment, including panel pulling systems, jigs, alignment tools, spot welders, and brazing tools. ⚡️🔌
• Damage detective: Spot and communicate any extra damage found during repairs, whether it's on panels initially thought to be repairable but found otherwise, or damage not visible on initial inspection. 🔍🗣️
• Structural savior: Detect and fix faults within a vehicle's structure that are crucial for its safety. 🛡️💯
• Cleanliness champion: Maintain high standards of housekeeping in your workspace. 🧹🌟

What we're looking for:

• A proactive approach to job preparation, including safety and panel preparation.
• The ability to identify vehicle materials for correct joining techniques.
• Proficiency in interpreting technical data and methods for precise repairs.
• A clear understanding of correct joining technology.
• Skill in safely and efficiently removing, repairing, and replacing body panels.
• Competence in operating relevant repair tools and equipment.
• An eye for detecting and communicating supplementary damage.
• The ability to identify and rectify structural faults for vehicle safety.
• A commitment to maintaining excellent housekeeping standards.

Key responsibilities

• Undertake job preparation, including safety precautions, panel preparation, and body measurements.
• Identify materials, interpret technical data, and understand joining technology to adhere to manufacturer specifications.
• Remove, repair, and replace vehicle body panels and components safely and efficiently.
• Operate correct repair tools, equipment, and devices used in the repair process.
• Identify and communicate supplementary damage, detect and rectify structural faults, and maintain high standards of housekeeping.