Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice - Nova Automotive Group - Sevenoaks, Kent

About the role

Job Title: Automotive Body Repair Technician 🚗✨

Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of car restoration and repair? We're looking for sharp minds and skilled hands to join our team!

What you'll be doing:

• Get the Job Done Right: Before you even pick up a tool, you'll be prepping for success. This includes making sure everything is safe 👷, getting those panels ready, and taking precise measurements to ensure a perfect fit.
• Master of Materials: Figure out what your materials are made of to use the best joining techniques and meet all manufacturer specs. 🛠️
• Technical Wizardry: Decode technical data and methods to make sure your joints are spot-on and panels align flawlessly. 📏
• The Art of Repair: Safely and efficiently remove, repair, and replace vehicle body panels and components.
• Tool Master: Become an expert with our cutting-edge tools and equipment, from panel pulling systems and jigs to alignment tools, spot welders, and brazing equipment. 🚀
• Spotting the Unexpected: Identify and communicate any hidden damage that wasn't visible during the initial inspection – no detail too small! 👀
• Structural Integrity: Detect and fix faults in a vehicle's structure, ensuring it's as safe as possible. 🛡️
• Keep it Clean: Maintain a super tidy workspace – a clean shop is a happy shop! 🧼

We're looking for you if you have:

• A keen eye for detail.
• A knack for problem-solving.
• The ability to work safely and efficiently.
• A passion for vehicles and how they're put together.

Ready to build your career with us? Apply now!

Key responsibilities

• Undertake job preparation, including safety precautions and panel preparation.
• Identify materials and interpret technical data for correct joining techniques and specifications.
• Remove, repair, and replace vehicle body panels and components safely and efficiently.
• Operate repair tools and equipment, and detect/rectify structural faults.
• Communicate supplementary damage and maintain high standards of housekeeping.