Apprentice Vehicle Accident Repair Technician - Halo Blackburn

Nottingham College; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A training institution in Nottingham is seeking a Multi-Skilled Vehicle Accident Repair Technician. The position offers a comprehensive programme combining formal qualifications with extensive on-the-job training, focusing on mechanical, electrical, and panel repair skills. Candidates will work under supervision and gain IMI qualifications in air conditioning, electric vehicle systems, and more. This is an excellent opportunity for individuals eager to develop their skills in vehicle repair within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Skillfully undertake all aspects of motor vehicle body repair.
• Diagnose additional faults for further repair.
• Work under supervision to achieve full competence.

Responsibilities

• Accurately complete motor vehicle body repairs.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturer and British Standard guidelines.
• Complete any other ad hoc duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical, Electrical & Trim processes

Panel-repair techniques

Paint-surface repair techniques

Education

IMI qualifications in air conditioning

IMI qualifications in electric vehicle (EV) systems

IMI qualifications in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)

IMI qualifications in welding

Job description

The comprehensive programme provides you with an exciting and challenging opportunity to achieve formal qualifications through extensive training, while in full-time employment.

A Multi-Skilled Vehicle Accident Repair Technician repairs all elements of a vehicle after it has sustained some type of collision damage. This will involve learning the skills required to take an accident-damaged vehicle through various stages of repair to the pre-accident condition.

These fall into three main areas of skills training:

• MET-Mechanical, Electrical & Trim. Candidates will learn to remove and refit processes of all main vehicle systems, including air conditioning, vehicle alignment and Hybrid & Electric vehicle systems
• Panel-repair. Candidates will learn to repair bodywork by replacing panels, filling defects and carrying out techniques such as welding, bond and riveting and correcting misalignment
• Paint-surface repair. Candidates will learn how to prepare surfaces and carry out paint refinishing through the following techniques; sealing, masking, priming, application of base coat & lacquer, repairing defects and polishing

Duties will include:

• Accurately and skilfully undertake all aspects of the motor vehicle body repair
• Detect and diagnose any additional faults for further repair
• Working under direct supervision at all times to achieve full competence and qualification
• Ensure all work is completed safely and complies with manufacturer and British Standard industry guidelines
• Any other ad hoc duties and when required
• In addition to this, you will also gain IMI qualifications in air conditioning, electric vehicle (EV) systems, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), and welding