Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice - Vehicle Bodycare Centre Ltd - Leeds

About the role

Vehicle Body Repair Technician 🚗🔧

Are you ready to get hands-on and make vehicles look their best? We're seeking a motivated Vehicle Body Repair Technician to join our awesome team! If you've got a knack for detail, a passion for cars, and a commitment to safety, this is the gig for you. 😎

What You'll Be Doing:

• Prep Like a Pro: Get ready for action by taking all the necessary safety precautions and preparing body panels for repairs. You'll be measuring and making sure everything is spot on. 📏
• Material Mastermind: Figure out what materials are used in vehicle construction so you can use the right techniques and meet manufacturer specs. 🧠
• Data Detective: Dive into technical data and methods to ensure all joints are perfect and body panels are aligned like they just rolled off the factory floor. 🧐
• Joining Expert: Identify and understand the best joining technology for each job.
• Panel Power: Safely and efficiently remove, repair, and replace vehicle body panels and components. 🛠️
• Tool Time: Get skilled with the right repair tools and equipment, including panel pulling systems, jigs, alignment tools, spot welders, and brazing tools.
• Damage Discovery: Identify and report any extra damage you find, whether it's a panel that's worse than it looked or something missed during the initial inspection. 🕵️‍♀️
• Structural Savvy: Detect and fix any faults in a vehicle's structure that are key to its safety.
• Cleanliness Champion: Keep your workspace looking sharp and tidy – high standards of housekeeping are a must! ✨

Key responsibilities

• Undertake job preparation, including safety precautions and body measurements.
• Identify materials and interpret technical data to ensure correct joining techniques and specifications.
• Remove, repair, and replace vehicle body panels and components safely and efficiently.
• Operate repair tools and equipment, including panel pulling systems, jig and alignment tools, and welders.
• Identify and communicate supplementary damage during the repair process.