Apprentice Panel Technician

ABL 1 Touch was established over 30 years ago, as a family-owned accident repair business offering an alternate solution to the vehicle accident repair industry, moving away from large sites, incorporating the ‘repair over replace’ ethos, it is now backed by Private Equity investment, and is rapidly increasing the number of sites throughout the UK. ABL 1 Touch has highly experienced skilled technicians, who specialise in panel repair, and as the organisation grows, we would like these technicians to share their knowledge and skills with others.

We are a large organisation, which is growing rapidly, with lots of opportunities for our people to grow, develop and progress. Our people are at the heart of how we think and what we do, if you demonstrate a positive approach to work and your study programme, along-with commitment, and loyalty, to your team there will be access to a range of reward and recognition packages.

We are recruiting Apprentices who are keen to listen, learn and develop from our experienced technicians and who are willing to attend formal residential study blocks at a specialist training provider so that when they successfully complete their Apprenticeship standard, they can continue their employment and growth within the organisation as a highly skilled ‘Panel Technician’.

As an Apprentice Panel Technician, you will gain the knowledge and skills so you can repair and replace damaged panels so the vehicle can be finished by Paint Technicians, so the vehicle looks as good as new.

You will not just be learning technical skills and knowledge you will be developing skills for life which will enable you to succeed with communication, teamwork, time management, personal resilience and problem solving.

Responsibilities of a Apprentice Paint Technician will include:

• Support the repair and return of customer’s vehicles to their purchased and factory standard following an accident.

• Contribute to team production targets to ensure that the vehicle is returned to the customer in a timely manner.

• Fully participate in the Apprenticeship Study programme, to apply the knowledge and skills learnt within the Bodyshop and complete all learning activities and evidence learning within the specified time frames.

• Attend all residential study blocks at the designated training provider, this will be a minimum of six weeks per year.

• Upon completion of your Apprenticeship, you must be able to demonstrate expert working knowledge of how to remove, repair and replace damaged vehicle body panels.

• Oserve, recognise and report on vehicle structure and paintwork, using the formal reporting systems.

• Remove damaged panels

• Repair damaged panels and chassis and fit them.

• Use diagnostic equipment to determine alignment of the vehicle’s structure.

• Ensure PAS125 / Health & Safety processes are adhered to.

• Accurately document and identify all components, materials and consumables used.

• Protect customers vehicles with covers and dust sheets etc.

• Safeguard the customers’ vehicle and contents whilst being repaired.

Requirements for an Apprentice Panel Technician:

• GCSE English Language &/or Maths at Grade 4 or above (or their equivalent)

• Accuracy and attention to detail.

• Ability to meet deadlines.

• Ability to work under pressure.

• Good understanding of the importance of confidentiality and security.

• Hardworking.

• Self-motivated.

• Desire to learn new skills and knowledge.

• Previous work experience in an automotive role.

• Good customer service skills

• Problem solving skills.

Joining our team at ABL1 Touch means becoming part of a dynamic organization that values its employees and provides opportunities for professional growth. We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and a supportive work environment.

ABL 1 Touch is committed to growing and maintaining a diverse team and an inclusive work environment. Our goal is to develop inclusive work activities and projects that bring together people with different experiences and backgrounds. Through this, we aim to make sure everyone can be at their best at work.

We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us at workforus@abl1touch.com.