Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice - Bury St Edmunds

About the role

🚀 Automotive Body Repair Technician 🚀

Are you ready to dive into the world of car repair and bring vehicles back to their prime? We're looking for skilled and safety-conscious individuals to join our dynamic team! If you're passionate about mechanics and have a keen eye for detail, this is your chance to shine. ✨

What You'll Be Doing:

• Getting prepped for repairs! This means tackling safety precautions, getting panels ready, and taking precise body measurements. 📏
• Becoming a material detective! 🧐 Identify what your materials are made of to use the best joining techniques and follow manufacturer specs.
• Decoding technical data and methods to ensure all joints meet manufacturer specifications and that vehicle/body panels are perfectly aligned. 🚗💨
• Mastering the art of removing, repairing, and safely replacing vehicle body panels and components. You'll be efficient and effective!
• Getting hands-on with the right tools: operating panel pulling systems, jigs, alignment tools, spot welders, and brazing tools. 🛠️
• Being our damage detective! 🕵️‍♂️ Spot and report any extra damage found during repairs, including panels that looked fixable but aren't, or damage missed in the initial inspection.
• Identifying and fixing faults within a vehicle's structure that are crucial for safety. Your work keeps people safe on the road! 🚦
• Keeping your workspace spotless! Maintaining high standards of housekeeping is a must. 🧹

If you're ready to build your career and make a real impact, we want to hear from you! Apply today! 🎉

Key responsibilities

• Undertake appropriate job preparation including safety precautions.
• Adhere to manufacturer specifications and interpret technical data.
• Remove, repair, and replace vehicle body panels and components.
• Operate repair tools, equipment, and devices.
• Identify and communicate supplementary damage.