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Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice - Northern Accident Repair Centre Rochdale

Northern Accident Repair Centre Rochdale · Rochdale · posted 24 August 2026

Wage
£16,640 a year
Hours
40 hours a week
Duration
2 Years 6 Months
Level
Advanced (Level 3)
Standard
Vehicle damage panel technician (level 3)
Starts
19 October 2026
Closing date
8 October 2026
Positions
1

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  • Undertake appropriate job preparation prior to commencing repair, including safety precautions, panel preparation and body measurements
  • Identify the material used in the construction to enable the correct joining techniques and manufacturer specifications to be adhered to
  • Interpret relevant technical data and methods to make sure that any joints are in line with vehicle manufacturer specification and the vehicle/body panels are aligned correctly
  • Ability to identify and understand the correct joining technology
  • Remove, repair, and replace vehicle body panels and components of the vehicle safely and efficiently
  • Operate the correct repair tools, equipment and devices used in the process, panel pulling systems, jig and alignment tools, spot welders, brazing tools
  • Identify and communicate supplementary damage such as panels that were deemed to be reparable but once worked on were found to be beyond repair along with damage that could not be established on original inspection
  • Ability to detect and rectify faults within a vehicles structure that’s integral to its safety
  • Maintaining high standards of housekeeping

Your training

Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprenticeship Standard:

  • Our training partner will deliver a high-quality Level 3 Vehicle Damage Panel Technician programme here in our state-of-the-art bodyshop
  • No college attendance required
  • You will work alongside a highly skilled mentor who will support you in becoming a skilled and qualified vehicle panel technician
  • Level 2 maths and English Functional Skills (if not already achieved)

Where it leads

  • Following completion of your apprenticeship you can expect permanent employment as well as opportunities to progress into roles such as workshop controller, vehicle damage assessor or Bodyshop manager 
  • The opportunities are endless, having a highly regarded set of skills, apprentices can go on to develop their careers within the automotive sector following their own interests and ambitions

About Northern Accident Repair Centre Rochdale

Northern Accident Repair is an independent bodyshop network operating in West Yorkshire, Greater Manchester and Lancashire. Our car body repair centres in Manchester, Rochdale, Halifax, and Castleford provide a first-class accident repair service for motor insurers, fleets, and drivers across the North of England.  

Things to consider

We are looking for someone with a can do attitude who is: willing to learn, follow instructions, is self-motivated, enthusiastic and organised. They need to be keen to support others as a cooperative team member, with a genuine passion for cars and all things automotive.

Skills they're looking for

Communication skillsAttention to detailOrganisation skillsProblem solving skillsAnalytical skillsLogicalTeam workingCreativeInitiativePatiencePhysical fitness

Entry requirements

  • GCSE English GCSE (grade Grade 4/C or above) — desired
  • GCSE Maths GCSE (grade Grade 4/C or above) — desired

Where you'll work

  • Unit 7, Smallbridge Industrial Park, Riverside Drive, Rochdale, OL16 2SH

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