Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice
Smart Bodyshop Solutions (Cornwall)
Apprenticeship
Vehicle Damage Panel Technician Apprentice
Smart Bodyshop Solutions (Cornwall)
Apprenticeship
Liskeard (PL14 5RE)
£16,640 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age
National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices
Full-time
In person
For candidates not already in education
03 Sept 2026
About the Organisation
Mechanical
Automotive
SMART Bodyshop Solutions Group Ltd is the UK’s largest independent fleet repair network, providing an efficient turnaround time with value for money vehicle body repairs.
SMART Bodyshop Solutions at Cornwall offers a complete vehicle, LCV, and HGV body repair solution. Their operations facility offers a firm focus on quality repairs, cycle time, and a key-to-key service.
The group operates to BS10125 British Kitemark Standards and focuses on the individual needs of their customers. An excellent team of highly trained technicians uses a forward-thinking production model. This sets SMART Bodyshop Solutions' performance ahead of the competition, creating a win-win for all clients.
About the role
As an apprentice vehicle damage panel technician, you will be repairing accident damage to vehicles, i.e., removal, repair and replacement of vehicle body panels to vehicle manufacturer specification. The vehicles can include cars and light commercial vehicles. Expect a high-quality training package with excellent career prospects.
Work
Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.
What you'll do at work
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
Training schedule
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)
More training information
There is a physical element to automotive repair, including lifting, pulling and using kinetic tools such as hammers and compressed air devices
Desirable qualifications
GCSE in:
English GCSE (grade Grade 4/C or above)
Maths GCSE (grade Grade 4/C or above)
Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.
Skills
Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Analytical skills
Logical
Team working
Creative
Initiative
Patience
Physical fitness
Other requirements
A genuine passion for cars and everything automotive