Apprentice Panel Technician

Job Description

Apprenticeship: Panel TechnicianLocation: BridgendSalary: £14,600.04 per annumJoin the UK’s largest repair group in this fantastic opportunity as an Apprentice Panel Technician at our busy workshop in BridgendAs an apprentice, we know there’s no better feeling than seeing a customers vehicle at the front of the workshop, waiting for them to collect it – it is what our business is built on.This exciting programme is ideal for someone who is looking to begin their journey to becoming a qualified Technician and who wants to develop a long-term career in an exciting and forward-thinking business and industry. we’ll teach you everything that youneed to know.Brief DescriptionAre you wanting to start your career in the Automotive Industry Are you hands-on and passionate about Vehicles FMGRS is looking for a Vehicle Panel Apprentice to join their expert team!Qualifications RequiredNo previous automotive qualifications are needed but the ideal candidate will have GCSE’s 9 to 4 (A-C) or equivalent in Maths and EnglishPersonal QualitiesYou must have a strong passion for the industry and in your own personal development as FMGRS will help support you, with further training opportunities available to be a successful Panel technicianSkills RequiredThe job involves numerous activities and technicians will need to be comfortable with a wide range of vehicles. As a technician, you will often be working as part of a team, so good communication and being able to follow instructions would be good skillsto have.Future ProspectsAt FMGRS we invest considerably in staff development and training and you can expect to receive comprehensive training to provide opportunities for career progression.We offer a superb range of exclusive, employee-only benefits and discounts;• fantastic monthly bonus schemes • free life assurance • well-being services (incl. Health Cash Plan, Dental Plan & Travel Insurance) • discounted, flexible Gym memberships • exclusive employee vehicle-leasing schemes • pension & save-as-you-earn sharescheme • Our Benefits App offering unlimited access to a huge range of retailer discounts and cashback deals (incl. Tesco, Asda, Currys, B&Q & Wickes to name just a few)Vacancy DetailJoin the UK’s largest repair group in this fantastic opportunity as an Apprentice Panel Technician at our busy workshop. As a Panel Technician, we know there’s no better feeling than seeing a customers vehicle at the front of the workshop,waiting for them to collect it – it is what our business is built on. • Assessing a vehicle to establish the extent of damage • Based on the initial assessment, deciding whether to repair or replace bodywork • Removing and refitting damaged panels • Repairingdamaged bodywork using traditional dolly and hammer or more modern techniques • Repairing small dents, holes, or corroded areas using a compound filler A certain amount of administration and customer interaction is also required: • Keeping a record of workcarried out and time taken • Liaising with the customer or insurance company • Providing quotations and estimationsOther InformationClosing Dates: Please submit your application along with your CV as soon as possible to avoid disappointment; we reserve the right to close vacancies prior to the published closing date if we receive a sufficient number of applications