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Level 3

Bodyshop Panel Apprenticeship

GBA Group · Thorne

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Pay
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 a week
Length
36 months
Starts
11 Jan 2027
Advertised closing date
12 Nov 2026
Openings
1 position
Last checked
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What you would do

The successful applicant will be working in a purpose-built body shop. You will be working alongside an experienced technician to gain new skills and gain a Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Level 3 qualification. Duties will include repairing and replacing body panels and undertaking minor and major repairs.

Day to day

  • Learn new methods & techniques & put them into practice as required & undergo any training required
  • Carry out paintless dent removal
  • Carry out warranty repairs in accordance with BMW warranty policy & procedures
  • Document repairs & ensure times are recorded for each repair
  • Carry out panel and carbon repairs following instructions
  • Utilise materials in accordance with supplier guidelines
  • Carry our repairs efficiently to meet customer standards
  • Take ownership of the vehicle & be responsible for any repairs undertaken
  • Be flexible of actual duties required in the day
  • Maintain a clean & tidy working environment
  • Other tasks as directed by the management team

What you would study

Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)

Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Diploma in Accident Repair Panel Competence
  • End Point Assessment (EPA)
  • Functional Skills in English and maths (if applicable)
  • Employee Rights and Responsibilities (ERR)
  • Personal Learning and Thinking Skills (PLTS)
  • Delivery method for training is yet to be confirmed.

Training provider: DONCASTER ROTHERHAM AND DISTRICT MOTOR TRADES GROUP TRAINING ASSOCIATION LIMITED

Working week

Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm With 1 day release day at college each week 9.00am - 4.00pm. Details to be confirmed.

What you need

  • GCSE English at grade 9-4 (desired)
  • GCSE Maths at grade 9-4 (desired)

Skills they are looking for

  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Organisation skills
  • Customer care skills
  • Problem solving skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Logical
  • Team working
  • Initiative
  • Non judgemental
  • Patience
  • Physical fitness
  • Eager to learn
  • Reliable
  • Hardworking
  • Punctual

After the apprenticeship

  • Possibility of securing a full-time job within the company on completion of the apprenticeship

Where

Thorne, Yorkshire and the Humber (DN8).

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About GBA Group

GBA Group of Companies is a long‑established logistics and shipping services provider headquartered in Grimsby, UK. It operates across multiple sectors, with a strong focus on automotive logistics, port management, and specialized IT systems.

Reference 2000060897.

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