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Vehicle Body Panel Apprenticeship - Manchester

FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED · Manchester

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Advertised to close on 31 October 2026. Employers often close early, so apply well before then.

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Pay
£17,729 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
24 months
Starts
2 Nov 2026
Advertised closing date
31 Oct 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
an hour ago
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What you would do

Apprentices will be working alongside fully qualified body panel technicians to be fully trained in repairing and replacing damaged panels using approved techniques including gas, electric and plastic welding.

Day to day

You will be working alongside fully qualified body panel technicians. Vehicle Body Panel Technician Apprentices are trained to repair and replace damaged panels using approved techniques, including:

  • Gas
  • Electric welding
  • Plastic welding up to B.S.I certification

What you would study

Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)

  • College block release
  • Functional Skills in maths and English, if required
  • Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Standard

Other training

Apprentices will be expected to attend college block training at Skillnet Milton Keynes every 6-8 weeks. This will consist of a training week(4-5 working days).

Apprentices travelling will be provided with hotel accommodation during the college block training.

Training provider: SKILLNET LIMITED

Working week

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm, may vary.

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade 4 or above (essential)
  • GCSE Maths at grade 4 or above (essential)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative

After the apprenticeship

  • A full-time career within the automotive industry with many opportunities to progress to positions of authority
  • The opportunities are endless
  • By having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their career within the specific interests they may have, whether it be progressing through their dealership, working towards a job within motorsport

Where

Manchester, North West (M17).

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About FMG REPAIR SERVICES LIMITED

The unrivalled combination of our trained and experienced workforce, married with the very latest technology and techniques, FMG Repair Services boasts manufacturer accreditations, ATA training accreditation, as well as Insurer repair approvals. In addition, many of our sites hold BS 10125 accreditation - an important industry indicator of quality, meaning you can trust our team to complete your vehicle repairs to the highest standard.

Benefits

Tooling Scheme available to apprentices which provides tools to apprentices at the start of the apprenticeship programme.

Reference 2000057625.

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