Apprentice Vehicle Accident Repair Technician

This is a great opportunity to join the Vehicle Solutions team at Motability Operations. We are recruiting new apprentices to join our growing team at our state of the art repair centre in Coalville.

During the programme, you will work towards a Level 3 Vehicle Damage Paint Technician or Panel Technician qualification, depending on your chosen pathway. Alongside classroom based off site block release training, you will quickly gain practical skills and real work experience. You will learn while you earn, supported by experienced senior technicians who will mentor you throughout your apprenticeship.

If you have the passion and commitment to join Motability Operations, are eager to learn, and want to build a long term career, this apprenticeship could be right for you.

What you will learn

You will learn how to:

• Assess damaged vehicles accurately

• Identify additional faults not found during the first inspection

• Prepare surfaces by stripping, sanding and masking areas

• Etch and prime areas that need treatment

• Colour match and mix paint

• Apply paint using spray booth technology

• Use buffing and polishing techniques

• Correct paint defects

• Work across mechanical, electrical and trim areas

You will also:

• Attend all mandatory training as part of your apprenticeship

• Complete all practical and theory work in line with apprenticeship standards

• Escalate issues to your supervisor or mentor when needed

• Make sure all work is completed safely and meets our standards

• Get approval from the appropriate supervisor before carrying out work outside your normal duties

• Live our values in everything you do

Who you will be working with

You will work closely with an experienced colleague who will guide and mentor you day to day. Your daily tasks will be managed by our Refurbishment Manager. An Apprentice Coordinator will support you with your college work and progress. 

We are looking for new apprentices to join our friendly team in Coalville.
You do not need experience in vehicle repair.
What matters most is that you are motivated, keen to learn and ready to gain hands on experience.
You should be comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Minimum criteria
You will need all of the following:

• Commit to your apprenticeship for three years
• Functional Skills Level 2 or above in Maths and English
• Be able to complete classroom based, online and on the job training
• Be willing to travel for training when required (We will cover the cost)
• Be based fully onsite
• The right to work in the UK

 Recruitment process

1) Application and CV (From 23^rd February)
As part of your application, you will answer four questions specific to the apprenticeship role.
If you apply through the Disability Confident scheme and meet the minimum criteria, we will progress your application to the video assessment stage.

2) Assessment centre (Week commencing 13^th April)
If shortlisted, you will be invited to an assessment centre at our Coalville site.
This is your opportunity to get to know us better and learn more about the role.
The assessment centre will include:

• An interview
• A presentation
• An individual task
• A team task

Offer
If you are successful, we will offer you a place on our apprenticeship programme.